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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.76, 2,818.96 and 1,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.76, 2,818.96 and 1,158.64 is: 1,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.76 : 2,818.96 = 1,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.76/2,818.96 = 1,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.76x = 2,818.96 × 1,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.76x = 3,266,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,159.81/2,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.90

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