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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.83, 2,817.75 and 1,157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.83, 2,817.75 and 1,157.70 is: 1,597.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.83 : 2,817.75 = 1,157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.83/2,817.75 = 1,157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.83x = 2,817.75 × 1,157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.83x = 3,262,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,109.18/2,041.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.64

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