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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.87, 2,823.59 and 1,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.87, 2,823.59 and 1,161.75 is: 1,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.87 : 2,823.59 = 1,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.87/2,823.59 = 1,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.87x = 2,823.59 × 1,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.87x = 3,280,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,319.18/2,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.39

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