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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.21, 2,847.73 and 1,179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.21, 2,847.73 and 1,179.53 is: 1,628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.21 : 2,847.73 = 1,179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.21/2,847.73 = 1,179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.21x = 2,847.73 × 1,179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.21x = 3,358,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,982.97/2,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.04

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