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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.32, 3,059.79 and 1,831.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.32, 3,059.79 and 1,831.44 is: 2,733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.32 : 3,059.79 = 1,831.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.32/3,059.79 = 1,831.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.32x = 3,059.79 × 1,831.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.32x = 5,603,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603,821.80/2,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.14

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