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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.18, 2,838.73 and 1,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.18, 2,838.73 and 1,160.98 is: 1,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.18 : 2,838.73 = 1,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.18/2,838.73 = 1,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.18x = 2,838.73 × 1,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.18x = 3,295,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,708.76/2,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.05

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