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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.54, 2,822.76 and 1,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.54, 2,822.76 and 1,161.34 is: 1,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.54 : 2,822.76 = 1,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.54/2,822.76 = 1,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.54x = 2,822.76 × 1,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.54x = 3,278,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,177.04/2,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.60

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