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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.73, 2,830.02 and 1,119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.73, 2,830.02 and 1,119.23 is: 1,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.73 : 2,830.02 = 1,119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.73/2,830.02 = 1,119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.73x = 2,830.02 × 1,119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.73x = 3,167,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,457.76/2,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.55

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