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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.18, 3,204.09 and 2,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.18, 3,204.09 and 2,050.73 is: 2,834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.18 : 3,204.09 = 2,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.18/3,204.09 = 2,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.18x = 3,204.09 × 2,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.18x = 6,570,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,723.49/2,318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.43

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