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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.50, 2,828.79 and 1,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.50, 2,828.79 and 1,555.50 is: 2,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.50 : 2,828.79 = 1,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.50/2,828.79 = 1,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.50x = 2,828.79 × 1,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.50x = 4,400,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,182.85/2,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.91

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