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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.50, 2,844.55 and 1,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.50, 2,844.55 and 1,165.13 is: 1,607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.50 : 2,844.55 = 1,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.50/2,844.55 = 1,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.50x = 2,844.55 × 1,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.50x = 3,314,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,281.17/2,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.70

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