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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.28, 2,848.62 and 1,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.28, 2,848.62 and 1,132.72 is: 1,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.28 : 2,848.62 = 1,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.28/2,848.62 = 1,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.28x = 2,848.62 × 1,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.28x = 3,226,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,688.85/2,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.11

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