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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.19, 2,823.64 and 1,161.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.19, 2,823.64 and 1,161.87 is: 1,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.19 : 2,823.64 = 1,161.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.19/2,823.64 = 1,161.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.19x = 2,823.64 × 1,161.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.19x = 3,280,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,702.61/2,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.32

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