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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.83, 2,845.49 and 1,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.83, 2,845.49 and 1,177.91 is: 1,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.83 : 2,845.49 = 1,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.83/2,845.49 = 1,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.83x = 2,845.49 × 1,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.83x = 3,351,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,725.24/2,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.61

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