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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.81, 2,824.38 and 1,629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.81, 2,824.38 and 1,629.33 is: 2,246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.81 : 2,824.38 = 1,629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.81/2,824.38 = 1,629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.81x = 2,824.38 × 1,629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.81x = 4,601,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,838.92/2,048.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.10

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