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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.88, 2,851.40 and 1,182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.88, 2,851.40 and 1,182.19 is: 1,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.88 : 2,851.40 = 1,182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.88/2,851.40 = 1,182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.88x = 2,851.40 × 1,182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.88x = 3,370,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,889.44/2,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.70

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