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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.87, 4,211.19 and 2,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.87, 4,211.19 and 2,055.78 is: 2,837.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.87 : 4,211.19 = 2,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.87/4,211.19 = 2,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.87x = 4,211.19 × 2,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.87x = 8,657,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657,280.18/3,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.65

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