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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.63, 2,843.81 and 1,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.63, 2,843.81 and 1,176.56 is: 1,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.63 : 2,843.81 = 1,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.63/2,843.81 = 1,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.63x = 2,843.81 × 1,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.63x = 3,345,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,907.21/2,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.73

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