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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.56, 2,843.40 and 1,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.56, 2,843.40 and 1,176.40 is: 1,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.56 : 2,843.40 = 1,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.56/2,843.40 = 1,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.56x = 2,843.40 × 1,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.56x = 3,344,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,975.76/2,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.33

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