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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.59, 3,203.27 and 2,050.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.59, 3,203.27 and 2,050.14 is: 2,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.59 : 3,203.27 = 2,050.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.59/3,203.27 = 2,050.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.59x = 3,203.27 × 2,050.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.59x = 6,567,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,157.08/2,317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.61

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