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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.78, 2,848.03 and 1,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.78, 2,848.03 and 1,278 is: 1,762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.78 : 2,848.03 = 1,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.78/2,848.03 = 1,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.78x = 2,848.03 × 1,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.78x = 3,639,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,779.15/2,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.79

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