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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.69, 3,413.43 and 2,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.69, 3,413.43 and 2,050.08 is: 3,072.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.69 : 3,413.43 = 2,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.69/3,413.43 = 2,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.69x = 3,413.43 × 2,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.69x = 6,997,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,804.57/2,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.33

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