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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.41, 2,842.01 and 1,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.41, 2,842.01 and 1,175.26 is: 1,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.41 : 2,842.01 = 1,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.41/2,842.01 = 1,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.41x = 2,842.01 × 1,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.41x = 3,340,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,100.67/2,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.87

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