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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.10, 2,853.60 and 1,401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.10, 2,853.60 and 1,401.75 is: 1,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.10 : 2,853.60 = 1,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.10/2,853.60 = 1,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.10x = 2,853.60 × 1,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.10x = 4,000,033.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,033.80/2,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.03

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