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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.72, 2,828.07 and 1,165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.72, 2,828.07 and 1,165.38 is: 1,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.72 : 2,828.07 = 1,165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.72/2,828.07 = 1,165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.72x = 2,828.07 × 1,165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.72x = 3,295,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,776.22/2,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.92

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