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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.35, 2,821.45 and 1,160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.35, 2,821.45 and 1,160.43 is: 1,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.35 : 2,821.45 = 1,160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.35/2,821.45 = 1,160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.35x = 2,821.45 × 1,160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.35x = 3,274,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,095.22/2,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.53

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