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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.52, 2,829.62 and 1,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.52, 2,829.62 and 1,255.16 is: 1,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.52 : 2,829.62 = 1,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.52/2,829.62 = 1,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.52x = 2,829.62 × 1,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.52x = 3,551,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,625.84/2,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.06

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