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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.78, 2,850.78 and 1,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.78, 2,850.78 and 1,134.28 is: 1,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.78 : 2,850.78 = 1,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.78/2,850.78 = 1,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.78x = 2,850.78 × 1,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.78x = 3,233,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,582.74/2,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.31

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