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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.09, 3,055.67 and 1,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.09, 3,055.67 and 1,982.59 is: 2,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.09 : 3,055.67 = 1,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.09/3,055.67 = 1,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.09x = 3,055.67 × 1,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.09x = 6,058,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,058,138.10/2,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.06

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