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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.16, 2,849.94 and 1,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.16, 2,849.94 and 1,180.92 is: 1,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.16 : 2,849.94 = 1,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.16/2,849.94 = 1,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.16x = 2,849.94 × 1,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.16x = 3,365,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,551.14/2,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.68

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