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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.49 and 1,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 2,843.49 and 1,176.45 is: 1,623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 2,843.49 = 1,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/2,843.49 = 1,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 2,843.49 × 1,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 3,345,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,226.94/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.61

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