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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.53, 2,817.24 and 1,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.53, 2,817.24 and 1,157.32 is: 1,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.53 : 2,817.24 = 1,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.53/2,817.24 = 1,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.53x = 2,817.24 × 1,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.53x = 3,260,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,434.11/2,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.05

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