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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.24, 2,843.07 and 1,175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.24, 2,843.07 and 1,175.87 is: 1,622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.24 : 2,843.07 = 1,175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.24/2,843.07 = 1,175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.24x = 2,843.07 × 1,175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.24x = 3,343,066.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,066.51/2,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.66

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