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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.23, 3,077.26 and 1,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.23, 3,077.26 and 1,176.46 is: 1,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.23 : 3,077.26 = 1,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.23/3,077.26 = 1,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.23x = 3,077.26 × 1,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.23x = 3,620,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,273.30/2,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.21

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