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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.49, 3,071.80 and 1,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.49, 3,071.80 and 1,160.92 is: 1,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.49 : 3,071.80 = 1,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.49/3,071.80 = 1,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.49x = 3,071.80 × 1,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.49x = 3,566,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,114.06/2,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.00

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