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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.52, 2,819.68 and 1,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.52, 2,819.68 and 1,159.13 is: 1,599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.52 : 2,819.68 = 1,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.52/2,819.68 = 1,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.52x = 2,819.68 × 1,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.52x = 3,268,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,379.83/2,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.39

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