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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.79, 2,823.10 and 1,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.79, 2,823.10 and 1,161.54 is: 1,602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.79 : 2,823.10 = 1,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.79/2,823.10 = 1,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.79x = 2,823.10 × 1,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.79x = 3,279,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,143.57/2,045.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.87

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