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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.48, 2,848.93 and 1,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.48, 2,848.93 and 1,279.06 is: 1,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.48 : 2,848.93 = 1,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.48/2,848.93 = 1,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.48x = 2,848.93 × 1,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.48x = 3,643,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,952.41/2,065.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.22

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