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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.24, 2,821.44 and 1,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.24, 2,821.44 and 1,160.13 is: 1,601.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.24 : 2,821.44 = 1,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.24/2,821.44 = 1,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.24x = 2,821.44 × 1,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.24x = 3,273,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,223.08/2,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.19

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