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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.53, 2,832.08 and 1,493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.53, 2,832.08 and 1,493.47 is: 2,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.53 : 2,832.08 = 1,493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.53/2,832.08 = 1,493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.53x = 2,832.08 × 1,493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.53x = 4,229,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,626.52/2,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.70

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