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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.43, 2,829.86 and 1,211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.43, 2,829.86 and 1,211.06 is: 1,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.43 : 2,829.86 = 1,211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.43/2,829.86 = 1,211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.43x = 2,829.86 × 1,211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.43x = 3,427,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,110.05/2,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.41

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