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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.07, 2,816.69 and 1,156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.07, 2,816.69 and 1,156.86 is: 1,596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.07 : 2,816.69 = 1,156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.07/2,816.69 = 1,156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.07x = 2,816.69 × 1,156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.07x = 3,258,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,510.21/2,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.48

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