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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.32, 2,847.26 and 1,179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.32, 2,847.26 and 1,179.12 is: 1,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.32 : 2,847.26 = 1,179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.32/2,847.26 = 1,179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.32x = 2,847.26 × 1,179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.32x = 3,357,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,257.02/2,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.12

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