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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.76, 3,064.68 and 1,175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.76, 3,064.68 and 1,175.16 is: 1,763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.76 : 3,064.68 = 1,175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.76/3,064.68 = 1,175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.76x = 3,064.68 × 1,175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.76x = 3,601,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,489.35/2,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.05

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