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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.02, 2,820.58 and 1,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.02, 2,820.58 and 1,159.97 is: 1,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.02 : 2,820.58 = 1,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.02/2,820.58 = 1,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.02x = 2,820.58 × 1,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.02x = 3,271,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,788.18/2,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.66

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