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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.55, 2,821.32 and 1,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.55, 2,821.32 and 1,160.18 is: 1,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.55 : 2,821.32 = 1,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.55/2,821.32 = 1,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.55x = 2,821.32 × 1,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.55x = 3,273,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,224.93/2,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.96

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