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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.51, 2,838.96 and 1,173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.51, 2,838.96 and 1,173.29 is: 1,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.51 : 2,838.96 = 1,173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.51/2,838.96 = 1,173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.51x = 2,838.96 × 1,173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.51x = 3,330,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,909.18/2,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.91

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