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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.73, 2,828.66 and 1,165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.73, 2,828.66 and 1,165.54 is: 1,608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.73 : 2,828.66 = 1,165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.73/2,828.66 = 1,165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.73x = 2,828.66 × 1,165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.73x = 3,296,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,918.62/2,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.46

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