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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.58, 3,075.70 and 1,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.58, 3,075.70 and 1,228.25 is: 1,842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.58 : 3,075.70 = 1,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.58/3,075.70 = 1,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.58x = 3,075.70 × 1,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.58x = 3,777,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,733.14/2,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.28

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