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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.66, 2,778.39 and 1,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.66, 2,778.39 and 1,173.96 is: 1,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.66 : 2,778.39 = 1,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.66/2,778.39 = 1,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.66x = 2,778.39 × 1,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.66x = 3,261,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,718.72/2,013.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.80

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