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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.75, 2,849.42 and 1,133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.75, 2,849.42 and 1,133.31 is: 1,564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.75 : 2,849.42 = 1,133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.75/2,849.42 = 1,133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.75x = 2,849.42 × 1,133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.75x = 3,229,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,270.51/2,064.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.00

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