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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.12, 2,819.52 and 1,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.12, 2,819.52 and 1,159.12 is: 1,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.12 : 2,819.52 = 1,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.12/2,819.52 = 1,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.12x = 2,819.52 × 1,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.12x = 3,268,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,162.02/2,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.59

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