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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.48, 2,830.95 and 1,657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.48, 2,830.95 and 1,657.98 is: 2,290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.48 : 2,830.95 = 1,657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.48/2,830.95 = 1,657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.48x = 2,830.95 × 1,657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.48x = 4,693,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,658.48/2,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.17

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