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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.58, 2,849.10 and 1,120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.58, 2,849.10 and 1,120.38 is: 1,546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.58 : 2,849.10 = 1,120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.58/2,849.10 = 1,120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.58x = 2,849.10 × 1,120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.58x = 3,192,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,074.66/2,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.11

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