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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.91, 2,839.91 and 1,173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.91, 2,839.91 and 1,173.69 is: 1,619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.91 : 2,839.91 = 1,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.91/2,839.91 = 1,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.91x = 2,839.91 × 1,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.91x = 3,333,174.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,174.70/2,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.69

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