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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 2,821.23 and 1,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 2,821.23 and 1,160.12 is: 1,600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 2,821.23 = 1,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/2,821.23 = 1,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 2,821.23 × 1,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 3,272,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,972.40/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.91

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