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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.67, 2,842.55 and 1,175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.67, 2,842.55 and 1,175.61 is: 1,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.67 : 2,842.55 = 1,175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.67/2,842.55 = 1,175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.67x = 2,842.55 × 1,175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.67x = 3,341,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,710.11/2,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.45

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