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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064, 2,848.35 and 1,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064, 2,848.35 and 1,132.50 is: 1,562.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064 : 2,848.35 = 1,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064/2,848.35 = 1,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064x = 2,848.35 × 1,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064x = 3,225,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,756.38/2,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.87

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