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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.66, 2,850.57 and 1,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.66, 2,850.57 and 1,366.44 is: 1,886.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.66 : 2,850.57 = 1,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.66/2,850.57 = 1,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.66x = 2,850.57 × 1,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.66x = 3,895,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,132.87/2,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.57

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