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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.56, 2,847.90 and 1,179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.56, 2,847.90 and 1,179.19 is: 1,627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.56 : 2,847.90 = 1,179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.56/2,847.90 = 1,179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.56x = 2,847.90 × 1,179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.56x = 3,358,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,200.96/2,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.39

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