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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.10, 2,845.63 and 1,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.10, 2,845.63 and 1,177.89 is: 1,625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.10 : 2,845.63 = 1,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.10/2,845.63 = 1,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.10x = 2,845.63 × 1,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.10x = 3,351,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,829.92/2,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.44

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