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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.91, 2,839.77 and 1,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.91, 2,839.77 and 1,173.54 is: 1,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.91 : 2,839.77 = 1,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.91/2,839.77 = 1,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.91x = 2,839.77 × 1,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.91x = 3,332,583.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,583.69/2,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.40

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