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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.40, 2,841.87 and 1,163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.40, 2,841.87 and 1,163.12 is: 1,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.40 : 2,841.87 = 1,163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.40/2,841.87 = 1,163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.40x = 2,841.87 × 1,163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.40x = 3,305,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,435.83/2,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.05

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