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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.06, 2,863.78 and 1,550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.06, 2,863.78 and 1,550.18 is: 2,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.06 : 2,863.78 = 1,550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.06/2,863.78 = 1,550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.06x = 2,863.78 × 1,550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.06x = 4,439,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,360.16/2,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.39

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