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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.40, 2,828.22 and 1,165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.40, 2,828.22 and 1,165.19 is: 1,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.40 : 2,828.22 = 1,165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.40/2,828.22 = 1,165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.40x = 2,828.22 × 1,165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.40x = 3,295,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,395.15/2,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.98

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