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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.87, 2,846.34 and 1,178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.87, 2,846.34 and 1,178.97 is: 1,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.87 : 2,846.34 = 1,178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.87/2,846.34 = 1,178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.87x = 2,846.34 × 1,178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.87x = 3,355,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,749.47/2,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.74

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