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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.85, 2,843.19 and 1,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.85, 2,843.19 and 1,176.18 is: 1,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.85 : 2,843.19 = 1,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.85/2,843.19 = 1,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.85x = 2,843.19 × 1,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.85x = 3,344,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,103.21/2,060.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.68

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