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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.63, 2,819.88 and 1,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.63, 2,819.88 and 1,159.18 is: 1,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.63 : 2,819.88 = 1,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.63/2,819.88 = 1,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.63x = 2,819.88 × 1,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.63x = 3,268,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,741.45/2,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.48

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