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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.47, 2,848.26 and 1,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.47, 2,848.26 and 1,179.64 is: 1,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.47 : 2,848.26 = 1,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.47/2,848.26 = 1,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.47x = 2,848.26 × 1,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.47x = 3,359,929.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,929.41/2,064.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.51

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