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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.82, 3,038.64 and 1,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.82, 3,038.64 and 1,160.74 is: 1,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.82 : 3,038.64 = 1,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.82/3,038.64 = 1,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.82x = 3,038.64 × 1,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.82x = 3,527,070.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,070.99/2,025.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.06

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