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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.77, 2,842.05 and 1,175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.77, 2,842.05 and 1,175.55 is: 1,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.77 : 2,842.05 = 1,175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.77/2,842.05 = 1,175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.77x = 2,842.05 × 1,175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.77x = 3,340,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,971.88/2,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.01

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