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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.50, 3,066.36 and 1,530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.50, 3,066.36 and 1,530.84 is: 2,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.50 : 3,066.36 = 1,530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.50/3,066.36 = 1,530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.50x = 3,066.36 × 1,530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.50x = 4,694,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,106.54/2,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.25

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