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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.88, 2,851.05 and 1,134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.88, 2,851.05 and 1,134.38 is: 1,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.88 : 2,851.05 = 1,134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.88/2,851.05 = 1,134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.88x = 2,851.05 × 1,134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.88x = 3,234,159.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,159.84/2,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.52

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