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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.56, 2,845.16 and 1,177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.56, 2,845.16 and 1,177.38 is: 1,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.56 : 2,845.16 = 1,177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.56/2,845.16 = 1,177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.56x = 2,845.16 × 1,177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.56x = 3,349,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,833.01/2,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.90

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