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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.63, 2,849.15 and 1,168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.63, 2,849.15 and 1,168.36 is: 1,612.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.63 : 2,849.15 = 1,168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.63/2,849.15 = 1,168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.63x = 2,849.15 × 1,168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.63x = 3,328,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,812.81/2,064.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.31

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