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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.37, 2,818.44 and 1,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.37, 2,818.44 and 1,158.18 is: 1,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.37 : 2,818.44 = 1,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.37/2,818.44 = 1,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.37x = 2,818.44 × 1,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.37x = 3,264,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,260.84/2,042.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.27

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