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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.59, 2,829.76 and 1,119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.59, 2,829.76 and 1,119.09 is: 1,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.59 : 2,829.76 = 1,119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.59/2,829.76 = 1,119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.59x = 2,829.76 × 1,119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.59x = 3,166,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,756.12/2,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.31

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