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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,639.26, 2,261.30 and 1,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,639.26, 2,261.30 and 1,049.16 is: 1,447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,639.26 : 2,261.30 = 1,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,639.26/2,261.30 = 1,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,639.26x = 2,261.30 × 1,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,639.26x = 2,372,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,465.51/1,639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.28

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