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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.51, 2,844.84 and 1,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.51, 2,844.84 and 1,177.23 is: 1,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.51 : 2,844.84 = 1,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.51/2,844.84 = 1,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.51x = 2,844.84 × 1,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.51x = 3,349,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,030.99/2,061.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.55

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