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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.50, 3,062.88 and 1,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.50, 3,062.88 and 1,175.34 is: 1,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.50 : 3,062.88 = 1,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.50/3,062.88 = 1,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.50x = 3,062.88 × 1,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.50x = 3,599,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,925.38/2,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.37

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