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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.57 and 1,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.57 and 1,176.34 is: 1,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 2,843.57 = 1,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/2,843.57 = 1,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 2,843.57 × 1,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 3,345,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,005.13/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.51

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