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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.21, 3,074.73 and 800.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.21, 3,074.73 and 800.59 is: 1,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.21 : 3,074.73 = 800.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.21/3,074.73 = 800.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.21x = 3,074.73 × 800.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.21x = 2,461,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,598.09/2,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.66

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