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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.28, 2,839.10 and 1,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.28, 2,839.10 and 1,173.17 is: 1,619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.28 : 2,839.10 = 1,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.28/2,839.10 = 1,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.28x = 2,839.10 × 1,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.28x = 3,330,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,746.95/2,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.01

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