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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.50, 2,849.06 and 1,180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.50, 2,849.06 and 1,180.39 is: 1,628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.50 : 2,849.06 = 1,180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.50/2,849.06 = 1,180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.50x = 2,849.06 × 1,180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.50x = 3,362,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,997.76/2,064.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.96

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