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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.18, 2,848.55 and 1,179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.18, 2,848.55 and 1,179.93 is: 1,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.18 : 2,848.55 = 1,179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.18/2,848.55 = 1,179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.18x = 2,848.55 × 1,179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.18x = 3,361,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,083.70/2,064.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.29

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