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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.18, 2,851.30 and 1,121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.18, 2,851.30 and 1,121.96 is: 1,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.18 : 2,851.30 = 1,121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.18/2,851.30 = 1,121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.18x = 2,851.30 × 1,121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.18x = 3,199,046.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,046.77/2,066.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.29

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