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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.54, 2,821.97 and 1,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.54, 2,821.97 and 1,160.88 is: 1,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.54 : 2,821.97 = 1,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.54/2,821.97 = 1,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.54x = 2,821.97 × 1,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.54x = 3,275,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,968.53/2,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.30

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