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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.59, 2,829.19 and 1,211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.59, 2,829.19 and 1,211.37 is: 1,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.59 : 2,829.19 = 1,211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.59/2,829.19 = 1,211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.59x = 2,829.19 × 1,211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.59x = 3,427,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,195.89/2,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.32

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