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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.90, 2,842.68 and 1,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.90, 2,842.68 and 1,175.92 is: 1,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.90 : 2,842.68 = 1,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.90/2,842.68 = 1,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.90x = 2,842.68 × 1,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.90x = 3,342,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,764.27/2,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.78

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