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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.88, 2,823.06 and 1,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.88, 2,823.06 and 1,161.66 is: 1,602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.88 : 2,823.06 = 1,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.88/2,823.06 = 1,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.88x = 2,823.06 × 1,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.88x = 3,279,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,435.88/2,045.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.95

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