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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.35, 2,850.27 and 1,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.35, 2,850.27 and 1,226.52 is: 1,692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.35 : 2,850.27 = 1,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.35/2,850.27 = 1,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.35x = 2,850.27 × 1,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.35x = 3,495,913.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495,913.16/2,065.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.65

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