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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.81, 2,823.03 and 1,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.81, 2,823.03 and 1,161.44 is: 1,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.81 : 2,823.03 = 1,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.81/2,823.03 = 1,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.81x = 2,823.03 × 1,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.81x = 3,278,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,779.96/2,045.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.68

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