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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.77, 3,076.25 and 1,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.77, 3,076.25 and 1,173.47 is: 1,758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.77 : 3,076.25 = 1,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.77/3,076.25 = 1,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.77x = 3,076.25 × 1,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.77x = 3,609,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,865.84/2,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.54

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