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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.94, 2,817.64 and 1,157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.94, 2,817.64 and 1,157.69 is: 1,597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.94 : 2,817.64 = 1,157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.94/2,817.64 = 1,157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.94x = 2,817.64 × 1,157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.94x = 3,261,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,953.65/2,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.48

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