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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.52, 4,372.49 and 2,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.52, 4,372.49 and 2,050.83 is: 2,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.52 : 4,372.49 = 2,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.52/4,372.49 = 2,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.52x = 4,372.49 × 2,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.52x = 8,967,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,220.73/3,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.20

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