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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.56, 3,070.32 and 1,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.56, 3,070.32 and 1,561.28 is: 2,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.56 : 3,070.32 = 1,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.56/3,070.32 = 1,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.56x = 3,070.32 × 1,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.56x = 4,793,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,629.21/2,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.72

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