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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.45, 2,819.88 and 1,159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.45, 2,819.88 and 1,159.23 is: 1,599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.45 : 2,819.88 = 1,159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.45/2,819.88 = 1,159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.45x = 2,819.88 × 1,159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.45x = 3,268,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,890.75/2,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.69

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