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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.47, 2,848.60 and 1,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.47, 2,848.60 and 1,168.20 is: 1,611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.47 : 2,848.60 = 1,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.47/2,848.60 = 1,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.47x = 2,848.60 × 1,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.47x = 3,327,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,731.60/2,064.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.91

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