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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.03, 2,860.08 and 1,176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.03, 2,860.08 and 1,176.67 is: 1,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.03 : 2,860.08 = 1,176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.03/2,860.08 = 1,176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.03x = 2,860.08 × 1,176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.03x = 3,365,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,370.33/2,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.41

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