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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.54, 3,077.42 and 1,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.54, 3,077.42 and 1,176.03 is: 1,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.54 : 3,077.42 = 1,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.54/3,077.42 = 1,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.54x = 3,077.42 × 1,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.54x = 3,619,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,132.36/2,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.25

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