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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.51, 2,818.80 and 1,158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.51, 2,818.80 and 1,158.39 is: 1,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.51 : 2,818.80 = 1,158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.51/2,818.80 = 1,158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.51x = 2,818.80 × 1,158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.51x = 3,265,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,269.73/2,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.66

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