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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.30, 2,848.88 and 1,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.30, 2,848.88 and 1,180.38 is: 1,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.30 : 2,848.88 = 1,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.30/2,848.88 = 1,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.30x = 2,848.88 × 1,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.30x = 3,362,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,760.97/2,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.01

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