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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.01, 2,838.68 and 1,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.01, 2,838.68 and 1,172.80 is: 1,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.01 : 2,838.68 = 1,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.01/2,838.68 = 1,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.01x = 2,838.68 × 1,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.01x = 3,329,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,203.90/2,057.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.47

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