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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.81, 2,846.28 and 1,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.81, 2,846.28 and 1,177.44 is: 1,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.81 : 2,846.28 = 1,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.81/2,846.28 = 1,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.81x = 2,846.28 × 1,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.81x = 3,351,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,303.80/2,061.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.42

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