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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.61, 2,823.12 and 1,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.61, 2,823.12 and 1,718.51 is: 2,365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.61 : 2,823.12 = 1,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.61/2,823.12 = 1,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.61x = 2,823.12 × 1,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.61x = 4,851,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,545.84/2,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.91

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