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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.69, 2,847.07 and 1,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.69, 2,847.07 and 1,179.03 is: 1,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.69 : 2,847.07 = 1,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.69/2,847.07 = 1,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.69x = 2,847.07 × 1,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.69x = 3,356,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,780.94/2,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.59

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