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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.69, 2,848.45 and 1,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.69, 2,848.45 and 1,180.03 is: 1,627.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.69 : 2,848.45 = 1,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.69/2,848.45 = 1,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.69x = 2,848.45 × 1,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.69x = 3,361,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,256.45/2,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.97

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