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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.23, 4,245.43 and 2,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.23, 4,245.43 and 2,050.30 is: 3,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.23 : 4,245.43 = 2,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.23/4,245.43 = 2,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.23x = 4,245.43 × 2,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.23x = 8,704,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,385.27/2,832.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.33

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