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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.01, 2,847.48 and 1,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.01, 2,847.48 and 1,179.09 is: 1,627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.01 : 2,847.48 = 1,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.01/2,847.48 = 1,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.01x = 2,847.48 × 1,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.01x = 3,357,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,435.19/2,063.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.44

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