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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.62, 2,822.97 and 1,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.62, 2,822.97 and 1,161.37 is: 1,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.62 : 2,822.97 = 1,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.62/2,822.97 = 1,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.62x = 2,822.97 × 1,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.62x = 3,278,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,512.67/2,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.70

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