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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.73, 2,843.92 and 1,176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.73, 2,843.92 and 1,176.82 is: 1,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.73 : 2,843.92 = 1,176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.73/2,843.92 = 1,176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.73x = 2,843.92 × 1,176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.73x = 3,346,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,764.77/2,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.07

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