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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.32, 2,842.10 and 1,175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.32, 2,842.10 and 1,175.25 is: 1,621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.32 : 2,842.10 = 1,175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.32/2,842.10 = 1,175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.32x = 2,842.10 × 1,175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.32x = 3,340,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,180.96/2,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.98

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