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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.55, 2,850.40 and 1,121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.55, 2,850.40 and 1,121.30 is: 1,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.55 : 2,850.40 = 1,121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.55/2,850.40 = 1,121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.55x = 2,850.40 × 1,121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.55x = 3,196,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,153.52/2,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.36

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