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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.91, 2,817.84 and 1,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.91, 2,817.84 and 1,157.54 is: 1,597.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.91 : 2,817.84 = 1,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.91/2,817.84 = 1,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.91x = 2,817.84 × 1,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.91x = 3,261,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,762.10/2,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.41

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