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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.04, 2,847.72 and 1,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.04, 2,847.72 and 1,179.72 is: 1,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.04 : 2,847.72 = 1,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.04/2,847.72 = 1,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.04x = 2,847.72 × 1,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.04x = 3,359,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,512.24/2,064.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.64

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