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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.67, 2,863.76 and 1,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.67, 2,863.76 and 1,179.34 is: 1,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.67 : 2,863.76 = 1,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.67/2,863.76 = 1,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.67x = 2,863.76 × 1,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.67x = 3,377,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,333.66/2,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.11

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