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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.04, 2,819.28 and 1,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.04, 2,819.28 and 1,159.06 is: 1,599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.04 : 2,819.28 = 1,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.04/2,819.28 = 1,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.04x = 2,819.28 × 1,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.04x = 3,267,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,714.68/2,043.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.44

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