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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.18, 2,828.44 and 1,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.18, 2,828.44 and 1,262.86 is: 1,742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.18 : 2,828.44 = 1,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.18/2,828.44 = 1,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.18x = 2,828.44 × 1,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.18x = 3,571,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,927.65/2,050.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.25

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