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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.13, 2,848.50 and 1,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.13, 2,848.50 and 1,179.93 is: 1,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.13 : 2,848.50 = 1,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.13/2,848.50 = 1,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.13x = 2,848.50 × 1,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.13x = 3,361,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,030.61/2,064.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.30

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