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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.93, 2,844.03 and 1,176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.93, 2,844.03 and 1,176.68 is: 1,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.93 : 2,844.03 = 1,176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.93/2,844.03 = 1,176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.93x = 2,844.03 × 1,176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.93x = 3,346,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,513.22/2,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.79

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