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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.83, 2,848.97 and 1,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.83, 2,848.97 and 1,181.12 is: 1,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.83 : 2,848.97 = 1,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.83/2,848.97 = 1,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.83x = 2,848.97 × 1,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.83x = 3,364,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,964.15/2,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.66

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