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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.50, 2,850.39 and 1,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.50, 2,850.39 and 1,134.06 is: 1,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.50 : 2,850.39 = 1,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.50/2,850.39 = 1,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.50x = 2,850.39 × 1,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.50x = 3,232,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,513.28/2,065.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.00

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