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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.09, 2,838.80 and 1,172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.09, 2,838.80 and 1,172.93 is: 1,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.09 : 2,838.80 = 1,172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.09/2,838.80 = 1,172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.09x = 2,838.80 × 1,172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.09x = 3,329,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,714.92/2,057.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.66

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