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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.25, 2,818.36 and 1,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.25, 2,818.36 and 1,158.02 is: 1,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.25 : 2,818.36 = 1,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.25/2,818.36 = 1,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.25x = 2,818.36 × 1,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.25x = 3,263,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,717.25/2,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.10

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