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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.28, 2,839.06 and 1,173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.28, 2,839.06 and 1,173.08 is: 1,618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.28 : 2,839.06 = 1,173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.28/2,839.06 = 1,173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.28x = 2,839.06 × 1,173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.28x = 3,330,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,444.50/2,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.86

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