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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.24, 2,822.44 and 1,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.24, 2,822.44 and 1,161.06 is: 1,602.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.24 : 2,822.44 = 1,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.24/2,822.44 = 1,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.24x = 2,822.44 × 1,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.24x = 3,277,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,022.19/2,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.27

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