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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.77, 2,822.03 and 1,160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.77, 2,822.03 and 1,160.74 is: 1,601.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.77 : 2,822.03 = 1,160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.77/2,822.03 = 1,160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.77x = 2,822.03 × 1,160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.77x = 3,275,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,643.10/2,044.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.96

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