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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.06, 2,777.36 and 1,173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.06, 2,777.36 and 1,173.57 is: 1,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.06 : 2,777.36 = 1,173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.06/2,777.36 = 1,173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.06x = 2,777.36 × 1,173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.06x = 3,259,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,426.38/2,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.14

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