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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.42, 2,848.95 and 1,132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.42, 2,848.95 and 1,132.92 is: 1,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.42 : 2,848.95 = 1,132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.42/2,848.95 = 1,132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.42x = 2,848.95 × 1,132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.42x = 3,227,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,632.43/2,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.46

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