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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.67, 2,850.63 and 1,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.67, 2,850.63 and 1,181.50 is: 1,630.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.67 : 2,850.63 = 1,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.67/2,850.63 = 1,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.67x = 2,850.63 × 1,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.67x = 3,368,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,019.35/2,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.47

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