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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.39, 2,841.28 and 1,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.39, 2,841.28 and 1,175.02 is: 1,621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.39 : 2,841.28 = 1,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.39/2,841.28 = 1,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.39x = 2,841.28 × 1,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.39x = 3,338,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,560.83/2,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.14

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