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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.03, 2,848.41 and 1,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.03, 2,848.41 and 1,179.92 is: 1,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.03 : 2,848.41 = 1,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.03/2,848.41 = 1,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.03x = 2,848.41 × 1,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.03x = 3,360,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,881.69/2,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.31

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