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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.29, 3,070.53 and 1,181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.29, 3,070.53 and 1,181.97 is: 1,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.29 : 3,070.53 = 1,181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.29/3,070.53 = 1,181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.29x = 3,070.53 × 1,181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.29x = 3,629,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,274.34/2,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.13

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