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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.01, 2,820.65 and 1,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.01, 2,820.65 and 1,159.80 is: 1,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.01 : 2,820.65 = 1,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.01/2,820.65 = 1,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.01x = 2,820.65 × 1,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.01x = 3,271,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,389.87/2,044.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.48

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