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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.64, 2,850.56 and 1,181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.64, 2,850.56 and 1,181.43 is: 1,630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.64 : 2,850.56 = 1,181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.64/2,850.56 = 1,181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.64x = 2,850.56 × 1,181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.64x = 3,367,738.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,738.32/2,065.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.36

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