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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.04, 2,851.14 and 1,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.04, 2,851.14 and 1,182 is: 1,631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.04 : 2,851.14 = 1,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.04/2,851.14 = 1,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.04x = 2,851.14 × 1,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.04x = 3,370,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,047.48/2,066.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.16

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