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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.28, 2,828.58 and 1,304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.28, 2,828.58 and 1,304.04 is: 1,799.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.28 : 2,828.58 = 1,304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.28/2,828.58 = 1,304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.28x = 2,828.58 × 1,304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.28x = 3,688,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,581.46/2,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.06

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