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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.15, 2,850.59 and 1,181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.15, 2,850.59 and 1,181.33 is: 1,629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.15 : 2,850.59 = 1,181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.15/2,850.59 = 1,181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.15x = 2,850.59 × 1,181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.15x = 3,367,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,476.19/2,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.83

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