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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.72, 4,213.45 and 2,054.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.72, 4,213.45 and 2,054.27 is: 2,837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.72 : 4,213.45 = 2,054.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.72/4,213.45 = 2,054.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.72x = 4,213.45 × 2,054.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.72x = 8,655,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,655,542.86/3,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.21

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