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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.75, 2,829.37 and 1,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.75, 2,829.37 and 1,211.49 is: 1,671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.75 : 2,829.37 = 1,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.75/2,829.37 = 1,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.75x = 2,829.37 × 1,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.75x = 3,427,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,753.46/2,050.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.46

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