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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.06, 2,819.49 and 1,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.06, 2,819.49 and 1,158.87 is: 1,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.06 : 2,819.49 = 1,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.06/2,819.49 = 1,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.06x = 2,819.49 × 1,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.06x = 3,267,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,422.38/2,043.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.28

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