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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.95, 2,817.90 and 1,157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.95, 2,817.90 and 1,157.73 is: 1,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.95 : 2,817.90 = 1,157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.95/2,817.90 = 1,157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.95x = 2,817.90 × 1,157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.95x = 3,262,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,367.37/2,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.67

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