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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.00, 2,821.84 and 1,160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.00, 2,821.84 and 1,160.63 is: 1,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.00 : 2,821.84 = 1,160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.00/2,821.84 = 1,160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.00x = 2,821.84 × 1,160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.00x = 3,275,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,105.73/2,045.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.52

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