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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.90, 2,839.80 and 1,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.90, 2,839.80 and 1,161.62 is: 1,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.90 : 2,839.80 = 1,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.90/2,839.80 = 1,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.90x = 2,839.80 × 1,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.90x = 3,298,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,768.48/2,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.98

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