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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.39, 2,823.22 and 1,629.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.39, 2,823.22 and 1,629.61 is: 2,244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.39 : 2,823.22 = 1,629.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.39/2,823.22 = 1,629.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.39x = 2,823.22 × 1,629.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.39x = 4,600,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,725.28/2,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.92

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