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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.45, 2,828.43 and 1,165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.45, 2,828.43 and 1,165.02 is: 1,607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.45 : 2,828.43 = 1,165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.45/2,828.43 = 1,165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.45x = 2,828.43 × 1,165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.45x = 3,295,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,177.52/2,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.84

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