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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.25, 2,848.59 and 1,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.25, 2,848.59 and 1,180 is: 1,628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.25 : 2,848.59 = 1,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.25/2,848.59 = 1,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.25x = 2,848.59 × 1,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.25x = 3,361,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,336.20/2,064.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.36

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