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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.76, 2,840.04 and 1,173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.76, 2,840.04 and 1,173.60 is: 1,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.76 : 2,840.04 = 1,173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.76/2,840.04 = 1,173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.76x = 2,840.04 × 1,173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.76x = 3,333,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,070.94/2,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.76

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