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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.24, 2,850.03 and 1,121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.24, 2,850.03 and 1,121.03 is: 1,547.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.24 : 2,850.03 = 1,121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.24/2,850.03 = 1,121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.24x = 2,850.03 × 1,121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.24x = 3,194,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,963.56/2,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.02

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