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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.13, 2,847.04 and 1,178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.13, 2,847.04 and 1,178.74 is: 1,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.13 : 2,847.04 = 1,178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.13/2,847.04 = 1,178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.13x = 2,847.04 × 1,178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.13x = 3,355,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,919.93/2,063.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.62

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