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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.07, 2,851.41 and 1,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.07, 2,851.41 and 1,182 is: 1,631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.07 : 2,851.41 = 1,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.07/2,851.41 = 1,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.07x = 2,851.41 × 1,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.07x = 3,370,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,366.62/2,066.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.29

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