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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.22, 2,845.97 and 1,178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.22, 2,845.97 and 1,178.19 is: 1,625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.22 : 2,845.97 = 1,178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.22/2,845.97 = 1,178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.22x = 2,845.97 × 1,178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.22x = 3,353,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,087.50/2,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.96

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