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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.05, 2,820.64 and 1,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.05, 2,820.64 and 1,159.68 is: 1,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.05 : 2,820.64 = 1,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.05/2,820.64 = 1,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.05x = 2,820.64 × 1,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.05x = 3,271,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,039.80/2,044.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.27

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