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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.10, 2,843.00 and 1,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.10, 2,843.00 and 1,176.14 is: 1,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.10 : 2,843.00 = 1,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.10/2,843.00 = 1,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.10x = 2,843.00 × 1,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.10x = 3,343,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,745.92/2,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.10

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