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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.53, 2,848.35 and 1,179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.53, 2,848.35 and 1,179.70 is: 1,627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.53 : 2,848.35 = 1,179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.53/2,848.35 = 1,179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.53x = 2,848.35 × 1,179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.53x = 3,360,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,198.50/2,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.59

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