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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.50, 2,844.89 and 1,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.50, 2,844.89 and 1,165.20 is: 1,607.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.50 : 2,844.89 = 1,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.50/2,844.89 = 1,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.50x = 2,844.89 × 1,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.50x = 3,314,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,881.85/2,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.99

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