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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.06, 2,851.32 and 1,280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.06, 2,851.32 and 1,280.26 is: 1,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.06 : 2,851.32 = 1,280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.06/2,851.32 = 1,280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.06x = 2,851.32 × 1,280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.06x = 3,650,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,432.11/2,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.85

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