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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.55, 2,849.02 and 1,120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.55, 2,849.02 and 1,120.30 is: 1,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.55 : 2,849.02 = 1,120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.55/2,849.02 = 1,120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.55x = 2,849.02 × 1,120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.55x = 3,191,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,757.11/2,064.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.98

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