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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.79, 2,844.05 and 1,176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.79, 2,844.05 and 1,176.57 is: 1,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.79 : 2,844.05 = 1,176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.79/2,844.05 = 1,176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.79x = 2,844.05 × 1,176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.79x = 3,346,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,223.91/2,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.76

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