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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.37, 2,822.58 and 1,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.37, 2,822.58 and 1,161.18 is: 1,602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.37 : 2,822.58 = 1,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.37/2,822.58 = 1,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.37x = 2,822.58 × 1,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.37x = 3,277,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,523.44/2,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.41

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