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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.04, 2,820.70 and 1,159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.04, 2,820.70 and 1,159.83 is: 1,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.04 : 2,820.70 = 1,159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.04/2,820.70 = 1,159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.04x = 2,820.70 × 1,159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.04x = 3,271,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,529.58/2,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.52

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