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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.90, 2,845.44 and 1,177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.90, 2,845.44 and 1,177.83 is: 1,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.90 : 2,845.44 = 1,177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.90/2,845.44 = 1,177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.90x = 2,845.44 × 1,177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.90x = 3,351,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,444.60/2,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.42

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