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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.73, 2,820.26 and 1,159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.73, 2,820.26 and 1,159.51 is: 1,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.73 : 2,820.26 = 1,159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.73/2,820.26 = 1,159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.73x = 2,820.26 × 1,159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.73x = 3,270,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,119.67/2,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.07

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