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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.94, 2,828.69 and 1,153.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.94, 2,828.69 and 1,153.51 is: 1,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.94 : 2,828.69 = 1,153.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.94/2,828.69 = 1,153.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.94x = 2,828.69 × 1,153.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.94x = 3,262,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,920.76/2,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.71

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