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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.87, 2,452.23 and 1,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.87, 2,452.23 and 1,049.22 is: 1,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.87 : 2,452.23 = 1,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.87/2,452.23 = 1,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.87x = 2,452.23 × 1,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.87x = 2,572,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,928.76/1,635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.82

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