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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.51, 2,847.48 and 1,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.51, 2,847.48 and 1,179.13 is: 1,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.51 : 2,847.48 = 1,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.51/2,847.48 = 1,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.51x = 2,847.48 × 1,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.51x = 3,357,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,357,549.09/2,063.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.11

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