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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.07, 2,791.17 and 1,649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.07, 2,791.17 and 1,649.41 is: 2,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.07 : 2,791.17 = 1,649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.07/2,791.17 = 1,649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.07x = 2,791.17 × 1,649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.07x = 4,603,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,776.73/2,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.64

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