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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.83, 2,830.26 and 1,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.83, 2,830.26 and 1,552.68 is: 2,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.83 : 2,830.26 = 1,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.83/2,830.26 = 1,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.83x = 2,830.26 × 1,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.83x = 4,394,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,488.10/2,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.79

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