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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.32, 3,063.60 and 1,176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.32, 3,063.60 and 1,176.84 is: 1,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.32 : 3,063.60 = 1,176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.32/3,063.60 = 1,176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.32x = 3,063.60 × 1,176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.32x = 3,605,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,367.02/2,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.60

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