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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.08, 2,841.36 and 1,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.08, 2,841.36 and 1,174.88 is: 1,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.08 : 2,841.36 = 1,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.08/2,841.36 = 1,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.08x = 2,841.36 × 1,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.08x = 3,338,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,257.04/2,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.24

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