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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.21, 3,051.73 and 1,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.21, 3,051.73 and 1,157.12 is: 1,735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.21 : 3,051.73 = 1,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.21/3,051.73 = 1,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.21x = 3,051.73 × 1,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.21x = 3,531,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,202.56/2,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.91

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