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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048.89, 2,822.53 and 1,629.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048.89, 2,822.53 and 1,629.11 is: 2,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048.89 : 2,822.53 = 1,629.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048.89/2,822.53 = 1,629.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048.89x = 2,822.53 × 1,629.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048.89x = 4,598,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,189.59/2,048.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.23

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