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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.40, 2,965.04 and 1,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.40, 2,965.04 and 1,624.52 is: 2,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.40 : 2,965.04 = 1,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.40/2,965.04 = 1,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.40x = 2,965.04 × 1,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.40x = 4,816,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,766.78/2,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.98

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