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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.65, 2,848.03 and 1,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.65, 2,848.03 and 1,179.28 is: 1,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.65 : 2,848.03 = 1,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.65/2,848.03 = 1,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.65x = 2,848.03 × 1,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.65x = 3,358,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,621.26/2,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.52

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