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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.64, 3,072.84 and 1,528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.64, 3,072.84 and 1,528.18 is: 2,289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.64 : 3,072.84 = 1,528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.64/3,072.84 = 1,528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.64x = 3,072.84 × 1,528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.64x = 4,695,852.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,852.63/2,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.94

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