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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.60, 2,850.52 and 1,121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.60, 2,850.52 and 1,121.39 is: 1,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.60 : 2,850.52 = 1,121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.60/2,850.52 = 1,121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.60x = 2,850.52 × 1,121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.60x = 3,196,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,542.30/2,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.51

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