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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.77, 2,846.19 and 1,178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.77, 2,846.19 and 1,178.55 is: 1,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.77 : 2,846.19 = 1,178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.77/2,846.19 = 1,178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.77x = 2,846.19 × 1,178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.77x = 3,354,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,377.22/2,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.15

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