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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.30, 2,842.99 and 1,175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.30, 2,842.99 and 1,175.93 is: 1,622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.30 : 2,842.99 = 1,175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.30/2,842.99 = 1,175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.30x = 2,842.99 × 1,175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.30x = 3,343,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,153.08/2,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.65

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