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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.11, 2,845.22 and 1,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.11, 2,845.22 and 1,177.59 is: 1,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.11 : 2,845.22 = 1,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.11/2,845.22 = 1,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.11x = 2,845.22 × 1,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.11x = 3,350,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,496.73/2,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.79

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