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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.55, 2,842.83 and 1,175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.55, 2,842.83 and 1,175.73 is: 1,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.55 : 2,842.83 = 1,175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.55/2,842.83 = 1,175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.55x = 2,842.83 × 1,175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.55x = 3,342,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,400.52/2,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.09

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