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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.12, 2,844.08 and 1,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.12, 2,844.08 and 1,803.68 is: 2,482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.12 : 2,844.08 = 1,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.12/2,844.08 = 1,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.12x = 2,844.08 × 1,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.12x = 5,129,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,810.21/2,066.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.82

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