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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.32, 2,846 and 1,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.32, 2,846 and 1,178.08 is: 1,625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.32 : 2,846 = 1,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.32/2,846 = 1,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.32x = 2,846 × 1,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.32x = 3,352,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,815.68/2,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.75

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