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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.23, 2,829.33 and 1,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.23, 2,829.33 and 1,118.73 is: 1,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.23 : 2,829.33 = 1,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.23/2,829.33 = 1,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.23x = 2,829.33 × 1,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.23x = 3,165,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,256.35/2,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.85

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