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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.17, 2,820.81 and 1,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.17, 2,820.81 and 1,159.92 is: 1,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.17 : 2,820.81 = 1,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.17/2,820.81 = 1,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.17x = 2,820.81 × 1,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.17x = 3,271,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,913.94/2,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.61

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