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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.24, 3,095.67 and 1,185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.24, 3,095.67 and 1,185.74 is: 1,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.24 : 3,095.67 = 1,185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.24/3,095.67 = 1,185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.24x = 3,095.67 × 1,185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.24x = 3,670,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,659.75/2,063.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.08

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