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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.19, 2,822.27 and 1,160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.19, 2,822.27 and 1,160.87 is: 1,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.19 : 2,822.27 = 1,160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.19/2,822.27 = 1,160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.19x = 2,822.27 × 1,160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.19x = 3,276,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,289.83/2,045.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.95

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