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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.51, 2,843.46 and 1,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.51, 2,843.46 and 1,176.23 is: 1,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.51 : 2,843.46 = 1,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.51/2,843.46 = 1,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.51x = 2,843.46 × 1,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.51x = 3,344,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,562.96/2,060.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.17

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