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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.25, 2,849.97 and 1,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.25, 2,849.97 and 1,181 is: 1,629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.25 : 2,849.97 = 1,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.25/2,849.97 = 1,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.25x = 2,849.97 × 1,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.25x = 3,365,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,814.57/2,065.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.74

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