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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.64, 2,816.28 and 1,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.64, 2,816.28 and 1,156.60 is: 1,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.64 : 2,816.28 = 1,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.64/2,816.28 = 1,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.64x = 2,816.28 × 1,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.64x = 3,257,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,309.45/2,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.22

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