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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.54, 2,817.26 and 1,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.54, 2,817.26 and 1,157.34 is: 1,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.54 : 2,817.26 = 1,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.54/2,817.26 = 1,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.54x = 2,817.26 × 1,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.54x = 3,260,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,527.69/2,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.09

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