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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.41, 2,839.08 and 1,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.41, 2,839.08 and 1,173.04 is: 1,618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.41 : 2,839.08 = 1,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.41/2,839.08 = 1,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.41x = 2,839.08 × 1,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.41x = 3,330,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,354.40/2,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.71

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