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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.33, 2,849.29 and 1,401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.33, 2,849.29 and 1,401.13 is: 1,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.33 : 2,849.29 = 1,401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.33/2,849.29 = 1,401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.33x = 2,849.29 × 1,401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.33x = 3,992,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,225.70/2,065.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.97

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