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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.72, 3,077.22 and 1,230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.72, 3,077.22 and 1,230.55 is: 1,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.72 : 3,077.22 = 1,230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.72/3,077.22 = 1,230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.72x = 3,077.22 × 1,230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.72x = 3,786,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,673.07/2,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.51

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