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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.80, 2,823.19 and 1,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.80, 2,823.19 and 1,161.73 is: 1,603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.80 : 2,823.19 = 1,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.80/2,823.19 = 1,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.80x = 2,823.19 × 1,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.80x = 3,279,784.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,784.52/2,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.18

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