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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.08, 2,823.61 and 1,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.08, 2,823.61 and 1,161.90 is: 1,603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.08 : 2,823.61 = 1,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.08/2,823.61 = 1,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.08x = 2,823.61 × 1,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.08x = 3,280,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,766.68/2,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.44

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