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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.77, 2,829.81 and 1,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.77, 2,829.81 and 1,154.40 is: 1,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.77 : 2,829.81 = 1,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.77/2,829.81 = 1,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.77x = 2,829.81 × 1,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.77x = 3,266,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,747.60/2,050.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.93

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