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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.97, 2,850.99 and 1,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.97, 2,850.99 and 1,121.72 is: 1,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.97 : 2,850.99 = 1,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.97/2,850.99 = 1,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.97x = 2,850.99 × 1,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.97x = 3,198,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,010.08/2,065.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.94

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