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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.51, 2,833.58 and 1,157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.51, 2,833.58 and 1,157.27 is: 1,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.51 : 2,833.58 = 1,157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.51/2,833.58 = 1,157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.51x = 2,833.58 × 1,157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.51x = 3,279,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,217.13/2,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.88

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