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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.74, 3,314.99 and 2,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.74, 3,314.99 and 2,050.93 is: 2,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.74 : 3,314.99 = 2,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.74/3,314.99 = 2,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.74x = 3,314.99 × 2,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.74x = 6,798,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,812.44/2,403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.43

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