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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.78, 2,830.08 and 1,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.78, 2,830.08 and 1,119.28 is: 1,544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.78 : 2,830.08 = 1,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.78/2,830.08 = 1,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.78x = 2,830.08 × 1,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.78x = 3,167,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,651.94/2,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.61

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