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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.69, 2,847.03 and 1,179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.69, 2,847.03 and 1,179.01 is: 1,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.69 : 2,847.03 = 1,179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.69/2,847.03 = 1,179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.69x = 2,847.03 × 1,179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.69x = 3,356,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,676.84/2,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.33

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