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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.27, 2,837.90 and 1,160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.27, 2,837.90 and 1,160.19 is: 1,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.27 : 2,837.90 = 1,160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.27/2,837.90 = 1,160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.27x = 2,837.90 × 1,160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.27x = 3,292,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,503.20/2,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.20

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