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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.63, 2,828.49 and 1,165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.63, 2,828.49 and 1,165.41 is: 1,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.63 : 2,828.49 = 1,165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.63/2,828.49 = 1,165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.63x = 2,828.49 × 1,165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.63x = 3,296,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,350.53/2,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.27

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