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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.01, 2,845.46 and 1,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.01, 2,845.46 and 1,177.90 is: 1,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.01 : 2,845.46 = 1,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.01/2,845.46 = 1,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.01x = 2,845.46 × 1,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.01x = 3,351,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,647.22/2,062.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.43

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