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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.91, 2,848.32 and 1,179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.91, 2,848.32 and 1,179.80 is: 1,628.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.91 : 2,848.32 = 1,179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.91/2,848.32 = 1,179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.91x = 2,848.32 × 1,179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.91x = 3,360,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,433.69/2,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.19

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