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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.71, 2,829.98 and 1,119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.71, 2,829.98 and 1,119.21 is: 1,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.71 : 2,829.98 = 1,119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.71/2,829.98 = 1,119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.71x = 2,829.98 × 1,119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.71x = 3,167,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,351.79/2,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.51

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