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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.54, 2,849.12 and 1,120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.54, 2,849.12 and 1,120.37 is: 1,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.54 : 2,849.12 = 1,120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.54/2,849.12 = 1,120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.54x = 2,849.12 × 1,120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.54x = 3,192,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,080.69/2,064.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.14

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