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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.64, 2,848.94 and 1,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.64, 2,848.94 and 1,180.50 is: 1,628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.64 : 2,848.94 = 1,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.64/2,848.94 = 1,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.64x = 2,848.94 × 1,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.64x = 3,363,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,173.67/2,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.94

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