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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.96, 2,820.63 and 1,159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.96, 2,820.63 and 1,159.75 is: 1,600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.96 : 2,820.63 = 1,159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.96/2,820.63 = 1,159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.96x = 2,820.63 × 1,159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.96x = 3,271,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,225.64/2,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.44

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