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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.75, 2,850.71 and 1,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.75, 2,850.71 and 1,121.52 is: 1,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.75 : 2,850.71 = 1,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.75/2,850.71 = 1,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.75x = 2,850.71 × 1,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.75x = 3,197,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,128.28/2,065.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.68

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