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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.10, 2,820.49 and 1,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.10, 2,820.49 and 1,159.92 is: 1,600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.10 : 2,820.49 = 1,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.10/2,820.49 = 1,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.10x = 2,820.49 × 1,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.10x = 3,271,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,539.86/2,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.48

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