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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.60, 2,848.71 and 1,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.60, 2,848.71 and 1,225.62 is: 1,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.60 : 2,848.71 = 1,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.60/2,848.71 = 1,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.60x = 2,848.71 × 1,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.60x = 3,491,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,435.95/2,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.10

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