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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.18, 2,837.35 and 1,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.18, 2,837.35 and 1,159.98 is: 1,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.18 : 2,837.35 = 1,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.18/2,837.35 = 1,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.18x = 2,837.35 × 1,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.18x = 3,291,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,269.25/2,056.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.67

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