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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.68, 2,849.26 and 1,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.68, 2,849.26 and 1,180.50 is: 1,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.68 : 2,849.26 = 1,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.68/2,849.26 = 1,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.68x = 2,849.26 × 1,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.68x = 3,363,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,548.48/2,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.09

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