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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.44, 2,819.91 and 1,159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.44, 2,819.91 and 1,159.29 is: 1,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.44 : 2,819.91 = 1,159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.44/2,819.91 = 1,159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.44x = 2,819.91 × 1,159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.44x = 3,269,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,097.81/2,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.80

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