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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.50, 2,848.58 and 1,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.50, 2,848.58 and 1,180.60 is: 1,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.50 : 2,848.58 = 1,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.50/2,848.58 = 1,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.50x = 2,848.58 × 1,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.50x = 3,363,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,033.55/2,064.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.98

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