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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.30, 2,828.79 and 1,419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.30, 2,828.79 and 1,419.85 is: 1,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.30 : 2,828.79 = 1,419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.30/2,828.79 = 1,419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.30x = 2,828.79 × 1,419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.30x = 4,016,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,457.48/2,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.96

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