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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.41, 2,828.43 and 1,165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.41, 2,828.43 and 1,165.29 is: 1,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.41 : 2,828.43 = 1,165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.41/2,828.43 = 1,165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.41x = 2,828.43 × 1,165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.41x = 3,295,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,941.19/2,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.24

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