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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.78, 2,849.29 and 1,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.78, 2,849.29 and 1,180.53 is: 1,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.78 : 2,849.29 = 1,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.78/2,849.29 = 1,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.78x = 2,849.29 × 1,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.78x = 3,363,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,672.32/2,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.07

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