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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.41, 2,847.71 and 1,179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.41, 2,847.71 and 1,179.29 is: 1,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.41 : 2,847.71 = 1,179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.41/2,847.71 = 1,179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.41x = 2,847.71 × 1,179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.41x = 3,358,275.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,275.93/2,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.54

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