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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.51, 2,849.55 and 1,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.51, 2,849.55 and 1,180.59 is: 1,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.51 : 2,849.55 = 1,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.51/2,849.55 = 1,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.51x = 2,849.55 × 1,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.51x = 3,364,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,150.23/2,064.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.52

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