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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.87, 2,821.98 and 1,160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.87, 2,821.98 and 1,160.65 is: 1,601.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.87 : 2,821.98 = 1,160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.87/2,821.98 = 1,160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.87x = 2,821.98 × 1,160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.87x = 3,275,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,331.09/2,044.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.73

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