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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.45, 3,072.73 and 1,171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.45, 3,072.73 and 1,171.13 is: 1,755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.45 : 3,072.73 = 1,171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.45/3,072.73 = 1,171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.45x = 3,072.73 × 1,171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.45x = 3,598,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,566.28/2,050.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.01

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