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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.44, 3,059.66 and 1,829.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.44, 3,059.66 and 1,829.55 is: 2,730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.44 : 3,059.66 = 1,829.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.44/3,059.66 = 1,829.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.44x = 3,059.66 × 1,829.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.44x = 5,597,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,785.65/2,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.05

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