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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.39, 2,850.39 and 1,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.39, 2,850.39 and 1,181.32 is: 1,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.39 : 2,850.39 = 1,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.39/2,850.39 = 1,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.39x = 2,850.39 × 1,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.39x = 3,367,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,222.71/2,065.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.31

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