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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.28, 2,829.34 and 1,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.28, 2,829.34 and 1,118.80 is: 1,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.28 : 2,829.34 = 1,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.28/2,829.34 = 1,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.28x = 2,829.34 × 1,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.28x = 3,165,465.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,465.59/2,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.92

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