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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.36, 3,148.80 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.36, 3,148.80 and 800.80 is: 1,201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.36 : 3,148.80 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.36/3,148.80 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.36x = 3,148.80 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.36x = 2,521,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,559.04/2,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.11

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