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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.66, 2,845.12 and 1,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.66, 2,845.12 and 1,177.50 is: 1,624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.66 : 2,845.12 = 1,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.66/2,845.12 = 1,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.66x = 2,845.12 × 1,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.66x = 3,350,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,128.80/2,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.97

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