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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.31, 2,845.59 and 1,176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.31, 2,845.59 and 1,176.94 is: 1,624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.31 : 2,845.59 = 1,176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.31/2,845.59 = 1,176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.31x = 2,845.59 × 1,176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.31x = 3,349,068.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,068.58/2,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.73

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