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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.98, 3,837.65 and 1,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.98, 3,837.65 and 1,170.18 is: 1,755.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.98 : 3,837.65 = 1,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.98/3,837.65 = 1,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.98x = 3,837.65 × 1,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.98x = 4,490,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,735.43/2,557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.58

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