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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.46, 2,821.32 and 1,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.46, 2,821.32 and 1,160.25 is: 1,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.46 : 2,821.32 = 1,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.46/2,821.32 = 1,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.46x = 2,821.32 × 1,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.46x = 3,273,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,436.53/2,044.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.13

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