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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.46, 2,863.63 and 1,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.46, 2,863.63 and 1,179 is: 1,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.46 : 2,863.63 = 1,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.46/2,863.63 = 1,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.46x = 2,863.63 × 1,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.46x = 3,376,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,219.77/2,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.73

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