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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.95, 2,524.45 and 1,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.95, 2,524.45 and 1,049.92 is: 1,574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.95 : 2,524.45 = 1,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.95/2,524.45 = 1,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.95x = 2,524.45 × 1,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.95x = 2,650,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,468.13/1,682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.89

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