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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.96, 2,843.39 and 1,176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.96, 2,843.39 and 1,176.36 is: 1,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.96 : 2,843.39 = 1,176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.96/2,843.39 = 1,176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.96x = 2,843.39 × 1,176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.96x = 3,344,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,850.26/2,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.75

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