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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 2,821.29 and 1,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 2,821.29 and 1,160.29 is: 1,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 2,821.29 = 1,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/2,821.29 = 1,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 2,821.29 × 1,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 3,273,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,514.57/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.18

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