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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.22, 2,830.36 and 1,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.22, 2,830.36 and 1,211.18 is: 1,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.22 : 2,830.36 = 1,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.22/2,830.36 = 1,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.22x = 2,830.36 × 1,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.22x = 3,428,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,075.42/2,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.05

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