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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.73, 2,849.37 and 1,168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.73, 2,849.37 and 1,168.51 is: 1,612.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.73 : 2,849.37 = 1,168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.73/2,849.37 = 1,168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.73x = 2,849.37 × 1,168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.73x = 3,329,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,517.34/2,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.57

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