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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.11, 2,843.01 and 1,175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.11, 2,843.01 and 1,175.89 is: 1,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.11 : 2,843.01 = 1,175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.11/2,843.01 = 1,175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.11x = 2,843.01 × 1,175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.11x = 3,343,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,067.03/2,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.76

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