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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.12, 2,822.52 and 1,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.12, 2,822.52 and 1,606.24 is: 2,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.12 : 2,822.52 = 1,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.12/2,822.52 = 1,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.12x = 2,822.52 × 1,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.12x = 4,533,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,644.52/2,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.48

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