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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.16, 3,075.06 and 1,227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.16, 3,075.06 and 1,227.83 is: 1,841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.16 : 3,075.06 = 1,227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.16/3,075.06 = 1,227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.16x = 3,075.06 × 1,227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.16x = 3,775,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,635.54/2,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.63

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