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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.08, 3,077.85 and 1,218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.08, 3,077.85 and 1,218.69 is: 1,829.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.08 : 3,077.85 = 1,218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.08/3,077.85 = 1,218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.08x = 3,077.85 × 1,218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.08x = 3,750,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,945.02/2,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.66

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