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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.36, 2,828.21 and 1,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.36, 2,828.21 and 1,153.16 is: 1,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.36 : 2,828.21 = 1,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.36/2,828.21 = 1,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.36x = 2,828.21 × 1,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.36x = 3,261,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,358.74/2,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.40

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