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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.24, 2,816.94 and 1,157.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.24, 2,816.94 and 1,157.03 is: 1,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.24 : 2,816.94 = 1,157.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.24/2,816.94 = 1,157.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.24x = 2,816.94 × 1,157.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.24x = 3,259,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,274.34/2,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.71

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