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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.72, 2,849.29 and 1,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.72, 2,849.29 and 1,120.52 is: 1,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.72 : 2,849.29 = 1,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.72/2,849.29 = 1,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.72x = 2,849.29 × 1,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.72x = 3,192,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,681.03/2,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.30

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