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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.06, 3,080.46 and 1,232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.06, 3,080.46 and 1,232.93 is: 1,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.06 : 3,080.46 = 1,232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.06/3,080.46 = 1,232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.06x = 3,080.46 × 1,232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.06x = 3,797,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,991.55/2,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.92

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