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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.79, 3,928.25 and 1,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.79, 3,928.25 and 1,057.58 is: 1,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.79 : 3,928.25 = 1,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.79/3,928.25 = 1,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.79x = 3,928.25 × 1,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.79x = 4,154,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,433.35/2,617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.00

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