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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.08, 2,848.48 and 1,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.08, 2,848.48 and 1,132.58 is: 1,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.08 : 2,848.48 = 1,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.08/2,848.48 = 1,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.08x = 2,848.48 × 1,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.08x = 3,226,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,131.48/2,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.99

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