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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.31, 2,830.88 and 1,119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.31, 2,830.88 and 1,119.81 is: 1,545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.31 : 2,830.88 = 1,119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.31/2,830.88 = 1,119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.31x = 2,830.88 × 1,119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.31x = 3,170,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,170,047.73/2,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.38

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