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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.89, 2,848.91 and 1,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.89, 2,848.91 and 1,180.52 is: 1,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.89 : 2,848.91 = 1,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.89/2,848.91 = 1,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.89x = 2,848.91 × 1,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.89x = 3,363,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,206.77/2,064.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.76

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