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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.89, 2,849.28 and 1,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.89, 2,849.28 and 1,180.75 is: 1,629.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.89 : 2,849.28 = 1,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.89/2,849.28 = 1,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.89x = 2,849.28 × 1,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.89x = 3,364,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,287.36/2,064.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.28

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