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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.53, 2,845.10 and 1,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.53, 2,845.10 and 1,177.40 is: 1,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.53 : 2,845.10 = 1,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.53/2,845.10 = 1,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.53x = 2,845.10 × 1,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.53x = 3,349,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,809.46/2,061.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.92

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