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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.02, 3,058.17 and 1,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.02, 3,058.17 and 1,176.06 is: 1,762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.02 : 3,058.17 = 1,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.02/3,058.17 = 1,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.02x = 3,058.17 × 1,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.02x = 3,596,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,591.41/2,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.15

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