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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.54, 2,821.51 and 1,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.54, 2,821.51 and 1,160.32 is: 1,601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.54 : 2,821.51 = 1,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.54/2,821.51 = 1,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.54x = 2,821.51 × 1,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.54x = 3,273,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,854.48/2,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.27

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