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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.70, 2,843.74 and 1,176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.70, 2,843.74 and 1,176.49 is: 1,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.70 : 2,843.74 = 1,176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.70/2,843.74 = 1,176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.70x = 2,843.74 × 1,176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.70x = 3,345,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,620.70/2,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.53

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