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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.77, 3,072.84 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.77, 3,072.84 and 800.08 is: 1,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.77 : 3,072.84 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.77/3,072.84 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.77x = 3,072.84 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.77x = 2,458,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,507.14/2,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.40

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