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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.10, 2,817.63 and 1,157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.10, 2,817.63 and 1,157.81 is: 1,597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.10 : 2,817.63 = 1,157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.10/2,817.63 = 1,157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.10x = 2,817.63 × 1,157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.10x = 3,262,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,266.10/2,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.51

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