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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.59, 2,246.96 and 1,512.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.59, 2,246.96 and 1,512.95 is: 2,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.59 : 2,246.96 = 1,512.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.59/2,246.96 = 1,512.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.59x = 2,246.96 × 1,512.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.59x = 3,399,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,530.57/1,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.13

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