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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.18, 2,851.31 and 1,181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.18, 2,851.31 and 1,181.99 is: 1,631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.18 : 2,851.31 = 1,181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.18/2,851.31 = 1,181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.18x = 2,851.31 × 1,181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.18x = 3,370,229.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,229.99/2,066.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.14

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