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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.56, 2,819.94 and 1,159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.56, 2,819.94 and 1,159.35 is: 1,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.56 : 2,819.94 = 1,159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.56/2,819.94 = 1,159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.56x = 2,819.94 × 1,159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.56x = 3,269,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,297.44/2,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.81

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