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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.95, 2,843.62 and 1,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.95, 2,843.62 and 1,176.28 is: 1,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.95 : 2,843.62 = 1,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.95/2,843.62 = 1,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.95x = 2,843.62 × 1,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.95x = 3,344,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,893.33/2,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.99

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