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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.08, 2,847.22 and 1,179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.08, 2,847.22 and 1,179.16 is: 1,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.08 : 2,847.22 = 1,179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.08/2,847.22 = 1,179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.08x = 2,847.22 × 1,179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.08x = 3,357,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,327.94/2,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.34

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