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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.15, 2,847.24 and 1,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.15, 2,847.24 and 1,179.24 is: 1,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.15 : 2,847.24 = 1,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.15/2,847.24 = 1,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.15x = 2,847.24 × 1,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.15x = 3,357,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,579.30/2,063.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.41

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