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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.57, 2,843.63 and 1,176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.57, 2,843.63 and 1,176.36 is: 1,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.57 : 2,843.63 = 1,176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.57/2,843.63 = 1,176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.57x = 2,843.63 × 1,176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.57x = 3,345,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,132.59/2,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.40

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