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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.79, 2,822.62 and 1,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.79, 2,822.62 and 1,299.16 is: 1,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.79 : 2,822.62 = 1,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.79/2,822.62 = 1,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.79x = 2,822.62 × 1,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.79x = 3,667,024.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,024.69/2,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.35

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