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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.19, 3,059.45 and 1,164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.19, 3,059.45 and 1,164.17 is: 1,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.19 : 3,059.45 = 1,164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.19/3,059.45 = 1,164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.19x = 3,059.45 × 1,164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.19x = 3,561,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,698.79/2,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.92

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