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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.67, 2,821.46 and 1,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.67, 2,821.46 and 1,160.30 is: 1,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.67 : 2,821.46 = 1,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.67/2,821.46 = 1,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.67x = 2,821.46 × 1,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.67x = 3,273,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,741.29/2,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.11

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