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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.20, 3,061.36 and 1,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.20, 3,061.36 and 1,164.04 is: 1,743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.20 : 3,061.36 = 1,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.20/3,061.36 = 1,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.20x = 3,061.36 × 1,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.20x = 3,563,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,545.49/2,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.25

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