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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.51, 2,822.55 and 1,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.51, 2,822.55 and 1,161.28 is: 1,602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.51 : 2,822.55 = 1,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.51/2,822.55 = 1,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.51x = 2,822.55 × 1,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.51x = 3,277,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,756.75/2,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.42

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