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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.01, 2,842.79 and 1,175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.01, 2,842.79 and 1,175.81 is: 1,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.01 : 2,842.79 = 1,175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.01/2,842.79 = 1,175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.01x = 2,842.79 × 1,175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.01x = 3,342,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,560.82/2,060.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.59

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