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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.12, 2,846.70 and 1,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.12, 2,846.70 and 1,179.20 is: 1,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.12 : 2,846.70 = 1,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.12/2,846.70 = 1,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.12x = 2,846.70 × 1,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.12x = 3,356,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,828.64/2,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.06

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