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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.44, 2,839.28 and 1,173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.44, 2,839.28 and 1,173.23 is: 1,619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.44 : 2,839.28 = 1,173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.44/2,839.28 = 1,173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.44x = 2,839.28 × 1,173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.44x = 3,331,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,128.47/2,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.06

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