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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.07, 2,845.35 and 1,177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.07, 2,845.35 and 1,177.55 is: 1,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.07 : 2,845.35 = 1,177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.07/2,845.35 = 1,177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.07x = 2,845.35 × 1,177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.07x = 3,350,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,527.67/2,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.84

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