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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.47, 2,823.48 and 1,755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.47, 2,823.48 and 1,755.09 is: 2,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.47 : 2,823.48 = 1,755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.47/2,823.48 = 1,755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.47x = 2,823.48 × 1,755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.47x = 4,955,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,461.51/2,050.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.74

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