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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.90, 2,777.88 and 1,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.90, 2,777.88 and 1,173.47 is: 1,619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.90 : 2,777.88 = 1,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.90/2,777.88 = 1,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.90x = 2,777.88 × 1,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.90x = 3,259,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,765.79/2,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.44

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