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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.50, 3,152.94 and 2,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.50, 3,152.94 and 2,050.80 is: 2,827.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.50 : 3,152.94 = 2,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.50/3,152.94 = 2,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.50x = 3,152.94 × 2,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.50x = 6,466,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,049.35/2,286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.92

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