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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.42, 2,849.22 and 1,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.42, 2,849.22 and 1,318.88 is: 1,820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.42 : 2,849.22 = 1,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.42/2,849.22 = 1,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.42x = 2,849.22 × 1,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.42x = 3,757,770.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,770.77/2,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.25

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