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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.52, 2,822.16 and 1,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.52, 2,822.16 and 1,161.36 is: 1,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.52 : 2,822.16 = 1,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.52/2,822.16 = 1,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.52x = 2,822.16 × 1,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.52x = 3,277,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,543.74/2,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.30

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