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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.21, 2,842.81 and 1,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.21, 2,842.81 and 1,175.96 is: 1,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.21 : 2,842.81 = 1,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.21/2,842.81 = 1,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.21x = 2,842.81 × 1,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.21x = 3,343,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,030.85/2,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.67

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