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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.08, 2,827.68 and 1,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.08, 2,827.68 and 1,552.80 is: 2,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.08 : 2,827.68 = 1,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.08/2,827.68 = 1,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.08x = 2,827.68 × 1,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.08x = 4,390,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,821.50/2,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.78

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