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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.34, 2,843.27 and 1,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.34, 2,843.27 and 1,176.15 is: 1,623.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.34 : 2,843.27 = 1,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.34/2,843.27 = 1,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.34x = 2,843.27 × 1,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.34x = 3,344,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,121.20/2,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.09

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