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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.84, 2,821.90 and 1,160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.84, 2,821.90 and 1,160.70 is: 1,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.84 : 2,821.90 = 1,160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.84/2,821.90 = 1,160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.84x = 2,821.90 × 1,160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.84x = 3,275,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,379.33/2,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.78

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