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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.20, 2,822.10 and 1,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.20, 2,822.10 and 1,161.04 is: 1,602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.20 : 2,822.10 = 1,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.20/2,822.10 = 1,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.20x = 2,822.10 × 1,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.20x = 3,276,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,570.98/2,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.08

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