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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.74, 2,830.99 and 1,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.74, 2,830.99 and 1,546.80 is: 2,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.74 : 2,830.99 = 1,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.74/2,830.99 = 1,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.74x = 2,830.99 × 1,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.74x = 4,378,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,982.08/2,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.32

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