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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.65, 2,848.52 and 1,179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.65, 2,848.52 and 1,179.83 is: 1,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.65 : 2,848.52 = 1,179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.65/2,848.52 = 1,179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.65x = 2,848.52 × 1,179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.65x = 3,360,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,758.06/2,064.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.76

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