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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.30, 2,845.75 and 1,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.30, 2,845.75 and 1,177.93 is: 1,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.30 : 2,845.75 = 1,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.30/2,845.75 = 1,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.30x = 2,845.75 × 1,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.30x = 3,352,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,094.30/2,062.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.42

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