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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.38, 3,072.74 and 1,775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.38, 3,072.74 and 1,775.79 is: 2,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.38 : 3,072.74 = 1,775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.38/3,072.74 = 1,775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.38x = 3,072.74 × 1,775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.38x = 5,456,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,532.09/2,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.23

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