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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.81, 2,848.11 and 1,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.81, 2,848.11 and 1,179.73 is: 1,628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.81 : 2,848.11 = 1,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.81/2,848.11 = 1,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.81x = 2,848.11 × 1,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.81x = 3,359,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,986.57/2,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.05

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