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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.51, 2,823.80 and 1,161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.51, 2,823.80 and 1,161.99 is: 1,603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.51 : 2,823.80 = 1,161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.51/2,823.80 = 1,161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.51x = 2,823.80 × 1,161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.51x = 3,281,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,221.55/2,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.33

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