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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.68, 2,850.12 and 1,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.68, 2,850.12 and 1,226.16 is: 1,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.68 : 2,850.12 = 1,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.68/2,850.12 = 1,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.68x = 2,850.12 × 1,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.68x = 3,494,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,703.14/2,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.79

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