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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.13, 2,849.84 and 1,120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.13, 2,849.84 and 1,120.90 is: 1,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.13 : 2,849.84 = 1,120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.13/2,849.84 = 1,120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.13x = 2,849.84 × 1,120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.13x = 3,194,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,381.33/2,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.82

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