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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.63, 2,842.26 and 1,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.63, 2,842.26 and 1,175.41 is: 1,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.63 : 2,842.26 = 1,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.63/2,842.26 = 1,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.63x = 2,842.26 × 1,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.63x = 3,340,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,820.83/2,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.05

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