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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.22, 2,827.89 and 1,165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.22, 2,827.89 and 1,165.06 is: 1,607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.22 : 2,827.89 = 1,165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.22/2,827.89 = 1,165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.22x = 2,827.89 × 1,165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.22x = 3,294,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,661.52/2,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.76

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