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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.59, 2,829.56 and 1,154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.59, 2,829.56 and 1,154.22 is: 1,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.59 : 2,829.56 = 1,154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.59/2,829.56 = 1,154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.59x = 2,829.56 × 1,154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.59x = 3,265,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,918.36/2,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.68

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