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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.08, 2,830.32 and 1,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.08, 2,830.32 and 1,353.12 is: 1,868.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.08 : 2,830.32 = 1,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.08/2,830.32 = 1,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.08x = 2,830.32 × 1,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.08x = 3,829,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,762.60/2,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.10

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