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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.51, 2,847.65 and 1,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.51, 2,847.65 and 1,179.35 is: 1,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.51 : 2,847.65 = 1,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.51/2,847.65 = 1,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.51x = 2,847.65 × 1,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.51x = 3,358,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,355.89/2,063.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.50

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