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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051, 2,830.44 and 1,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051, 2,830.44 and 1,119.56 is: 1,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051 : 2,830.44 = 1,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051/2,830.44 = 1,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051x = 2,830.44 × 1,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051x = 3,168,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,847.41/2,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.03

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