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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.63, 2,850.71 and 1,134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.63, 2,850.71 and 1,134.13 is: 1,565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.63 : 2,850.71 = 1,134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.63/2,850.71 = 1,134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.63x = 2,850.71 × 1,134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.63x = 3,233,075.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,075.73/2,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.18

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