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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.58 and 1,176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.58 and 1,176.21 is: 1,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 2,843.58 = 1,176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/2,843.58 = 1,176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 2,843.58 × 1,176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 3,344,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,647.23/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.34

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