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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.22, 2,822.56 and 1,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.22, 2,822.56 and 1,161.10 is: 1,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.22 : 2,822.56 = 1,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.22/2,822.56 = 1,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.22x = 2,822.56 × 1,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.22x = 3,277,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,274.42/2,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.41

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