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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.40, 2,843.06 and 1,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.40, 2,843.06 and 1,176.02 is: 1,622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.40 : 2,843.06 = 1,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.40/2,843.06 = 1,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.40x = 2,843.06 × 1,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.40x = 3,343,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,495.42/2,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.74

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