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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.76, 3,067.68 and 1,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.76, 3,067.68 and 1,177.16 is: 1,766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.76 : 3,067.68 = 1,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.76/3,067.68 = 1,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.76x = 3,067.68 × 1,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.76x = 3,611,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,150.19/2,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.05

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