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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.63, 2,817.44 and 1,157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.63, 2,817.44 and 1,157.61 is: 1,597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.63 : 2,817.44 = 1,157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.63/2,817.44 = 1,157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.63x = 2,817.44 × 1,157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.63x = 3,261,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,496.72/2,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.50

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