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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.49, 2,823.05 and 1,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.49, 2,823.05 and 1,161.27 is: 1,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.49 : 2,823.05 = 1,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.49/2,823.05 = 1,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.49x = 2,823.05 × 1,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.49x = 3,278,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,317.47/2,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.71

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