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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.52, 3,060.33 and 1,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.52, 3,060.33 and 1,163.35 is: 1,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.52 : 3,060.33 = 1,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.52/3,060.33 = 1,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.52x = 3,060.33 × 1,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.52x = 3,560,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,234.91/2,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.21

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