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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.67, 2,822.93 and 1,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.67, 2,822.93 and 1,161.52 is: 1,602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.67 : 2,822.93 = 1,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.67/2,822.93 = 1,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.67x = 2,822.93 × 1,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.67x = 3,278,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,887.68/2,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.85

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