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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.23, 2,832.41 and 1,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.23, 2,832.41 and 1,343.76 is: 1,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.23 : 2,832.41 = 1,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.23/2,832.41 = 1,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.23x = 2,832.41 × 1,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.23x = 3,806,072.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,072.00/2,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.41

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