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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.54, 2,849.10 and 1,180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.54, 2,849.10 and 1,180.42 is: 1,629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.54 : 2,849.10 = 1,180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.54/2,849.10 = 1,180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.54x = 2,849.10 × 1,180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.54x = 3,363,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,134.62/2,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.00

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