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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.02, 2,829.24 and 1,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.02, 2,829.24 and 1,211 is: 1,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.02 : 2,829.24 = 1,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.02/2,829.24 = 1,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.02x = 2,829.24 × 1,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.02x = 3,426,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,209.64/2,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.31

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