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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.09, 2,843.09 and 1,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.09, 2,843.09 and 1,176.15 is: 1,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.09 : 2,843.09 = 1,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.09/2,843.09 = 1,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.09x = 2,843.09 × 1,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.09x = 3,343,894.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,894.42/2,060.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.18

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