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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.36, 2,828.10 and 1,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.36, 2,828.10 and 1,386.88 is: 1,912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.36 : 2,828.10 = 1,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.36/2,828.10 = 1,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.36x = 2,828.10 × 1,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.36x = 3,922,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,235.33/2,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.95

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