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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.29, 2,849.95 and 1,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.29, 2,849.95 and 1,624.24 is: 2,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.29 : 2,849.95 = 1,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.29/2,849.95 = 1,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.29x = 2,849.95 × 1,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.29x = 4,629,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,002.79/2,065.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.33

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