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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.95, 2,848.22 and 1,179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.95, 2,848.22 and 1,179.74 is: 1,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.95 : 2,848.22 = 1,179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.95/2,848.22 = 1,179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.95x = 2,848.22 × 1,179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.95x = 3,360,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,159.06/2,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.02

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