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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.57, 2,848.82 and 1,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.57, 2,848.82 and 1,180.19 is: 1,628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.57 : 2,848.82 = 1,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.57/2,848.82 = 1,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.57x = 2,848.82 × 1,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.57x = 3,362,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,128.73/2,064.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.49

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