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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.75, 2,849.37 and 1,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.75, 2,849.37 and 1,133.25 is: 1,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.75 : 2,849.37 = 1,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.75/2,849.37 = 1,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.75x = 2,849.37 × 1,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.75x = 3,229,048.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,048.55/2,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.89

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