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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.91, 2,844.56 and 1,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.91, 2,844.56 and 1,177.22 is: 1,624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.91 : 2,844.56 = 1,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.91/2,844.56 = 1,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.91x = 2,844.56 × 1,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.91x = 3,348,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,672.92/2,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.85

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