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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.41, 2,843.52 and 1,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.41, 2,843.52 and 1,176.27 is: 1,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.41 : 2,843.52 = 1,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.41/2,843.52 = 1,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.41x = 2,843.52 × 1,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.41x = 3,344,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,727.17/2,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.33

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