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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.72, 2,823.14 and 1,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.72, 2,823.14 and 1,161.44 is: 1,602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.72 : 2,823.14 = 1,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.72/2,823.14 = 1,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.72x = 2,823.14 × 1,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.72x = 3,278,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,907.72/2,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.81

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