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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.26, 3,062.46 and 1,175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.26, 3,062.46 and 1,175.78 is: 1,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.26 : 3,062.46 = 1,175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.26/3,062.46 = 1,175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.26x = 3,062.46 × 1,175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.26x = 3,600,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,779.22/2,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.27

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