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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.58, 2,849.66 and 1,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.58, 2,849.66 and 1,181.18 is: 1,629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.58 : 2,849.66 = 1,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.58/2,849.66 = 1,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.58x = 2,849.66 × 1,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.58x = 3,365,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,961.40/2,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.55

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