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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.50, 2,843.43 and 1,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.50, 2,843.43 and 1,176.25 is: 1,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.50 : 2,843.43 = 1,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.50/2,843.43 = 1,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.50x = 2,843.43 × 1,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.50x = 3,344,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,584.54/2,060.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.19

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