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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.48, 2,845.04 and 1,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.48, 2,845.04 and 1,177.41 is: 1,624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.48 : 2,845.04 = 1,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.48/2,845.04 = 1,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.48x = 2,845.04 × 1,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.48x = 3,349,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,778.55/2,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.94

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