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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.11, 2,841.86 and 1,175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.11, 2,841.86 and 1,175.05 is: 1,621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.11 : 2,841.86 = 1,175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.11/2,841.86 = 1,175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.11x = 2,841.86 × 1,175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.11x = 3,339,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,314.61/2,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.73

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