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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.46, 2,843.78 and 1,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.46, 2,843.78 and 1,176.75 is: 1,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.46 : 2,843.78 = 1,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.46/2,843.78 = 1,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.46x = 2,843.78 × 1,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.46x = 3,346,412.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,412.23/2,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.11

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