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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.42, 2,841.96 and 1,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.42, 2,841.96 and 1,175.10 is: 1,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.42 : 2,841.96 = 1,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.42/2,841.96 = 1,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.42x = 2,841.96 × 1,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.42x = 3,339,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,587.20/2,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.62

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