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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.64, 2,849.06 and 1,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.64, 2,849.06 and 1,225.30 is: 1,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.64 : 2,849.06 = 1,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.64/2,849.06 = 1,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.64x = 2,849.06 × 1,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.64x = 3,490,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,953.22/2,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.83

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