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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.89, 2,850.93 and 1,134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.89, 2,850.93 and 1,134.39 is: 1,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.89 : 2,850.93 = 1,134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.89/2,850.93 = 1,134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.89x = 2,850.93 × 1,134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.89x = 3,234,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,066.48/2,065.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.46

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