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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.43, 3,075.45 and 817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.43, 3,075.45 and 817.52 is: 1,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.43 : 3,075.45 = 817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.43/3,075.45 = 817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.43x = 3,075.45 × 817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.43x = 2,514,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,226.51/2,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.20

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