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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.63, 2,821.94 and 1,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.63, 2,821.94 and 1,160.41 is: 1,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.63 : 2,821.94 = 1,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.63/2,821.94 = 1,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.63x = 2,821.94 × 1,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.63x = 3,274,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,604.18/2,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.57

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