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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.96, 2,859.61 and 1,163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.96, 2,859.61 and 1,163.58 is: 1,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.96 : 2,859.61 = 1,163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.96/2,859.61 = 1,163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.96x = 2,859.61 × 1,163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.96x = 3,327,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,373.55/2,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.90

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