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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.52, 2,850.46 and 1,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.52, 2,850.46 and 1,134.08 is: 1,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.52 : 2,850.46 = 1,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.52/2,850.46 = 1,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.52x = 2,850.46 × 1,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.52x = 3,232,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,649.68/2,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.05

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