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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.97, 2,848.37 and 1,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.97, 2,848.37 and 1,180.08 is: 1,628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.97 : 2,848.37 = 1,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.97/2,848.37 = 1,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.97x = 2,848.37 × 1,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.97x = 3,361,298.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,298.57/2,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.56

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