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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.66, 2,791.80 and 1,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.66, 2,791.80 and 1,629 is: 2,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.66 : 2,791.80 = 1,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.66/2,791.80 = 1,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.66x = 2,791.80 × 1,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.66x = 4,547,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,842.20/2,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.45

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