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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.76, 2,849.36 and 1,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.76, 2,849.36 and 1,133.24 is: 1,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.76 : 2,849.36 = 1,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.76/2,849.36 = 1,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.76x = 2,849.36 × 1,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.76x = 3,229,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,008.73/2,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.87

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