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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.81, 2,849.25 and 1,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.81, 2,849.25 and 1,180.59 is: 1,629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.81 : 2,849.25 = 1,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.81/2,849.25 = 1,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.81x = 2,849.25 × 1,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.81x = 3,363,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,796.06/2,064.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.11

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