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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.73, 4,213.47 and 2,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.73, 4,213.47 and 2,054.28 is: 2,837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.73 : 4,213.47 = 2,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.73/4,213.47 = 2,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.73x = 4,213.47 × 2,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.73x = 8,655,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,655,662.95/3,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.24

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