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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.09, 2,827.71 and 1,152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.09, 2,827.71 and 1,152.83 is: 1,590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.09 : 2,827.71 = 1,152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.09/2,827.71 = 1,152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.09x = 2,827.71 × 1,152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.09x = 3,259,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,868.92/2,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.89

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