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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.14, 2,846.87 and 1,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.14, 2,846.87 and 1,179 is: 1,626.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.14 : 2,846.87 = 1,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.14/2,846.87 = 1,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.14x = 2,846.87 × 1,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.14x = 3,356,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,453.84/2,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.87

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