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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.51, 2,850.93 and 1,181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.51, 2,850.93 and 1,181.59 is: 1,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.51 : 2,850.93 = 1,181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.51/2,850.93 = 1,181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.51x = 2,850.93 × 1,181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.51x = 3,368,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,630.38/2,065.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.90

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