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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.10, 3,067.65 and 1,178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.10, 3,067.65 and 1,178.70 is: 1,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.10 : 3,067.65 = 1,178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.10/3,067.65 = 1,178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.10x = 3,067.65 × 1,178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.10x = 3,615,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,839.06/2,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.05

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