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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.36, 2,821.48 and 1,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.36, 2,821.48 and 1,160.48 is: 1,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.36 : 2,821.48 = 1,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.36/2,821.48 = 1,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.36x = 2,821.48 × 1,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.36x = 3,274,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,271.11/2,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.61

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