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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.58, 2,849.07 and 1,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.58, 2,849.07 and 1,180.33 is: 1,628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.58 : 2,849.07 = 1,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.58/2,849.07 = 1,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.58x = 2,849.07 × 1,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.58x = 3,362,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,835.67/2,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.83

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