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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.56, 2,843.31 and 1,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.56, 2,843.31 and 1,176.13 is: 1,622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.56 : 2,843.31 = 1,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.56/2,843.31 = 1,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.56x = 2,843.31 × 1,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.56x = 3,344,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,102.19/2,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.91

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