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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 3,063.96 and 1,176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 3,063.96 and 1,176.78 is: 1,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 3,063.96 = 1,176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/3,063.96 = 1,176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 3,063.96 × 1,176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 3,605,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,606.85/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.77

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