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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.22, 2,853.63 and 1,404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.22, 2,853.63 and 1,404.18 is: 1,939.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.22 : 2,853.63 = 1,404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.22/2,853.63 = 1,404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.22x = 2,853.63 × 1,404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.22x = 4,007,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,007,010.17/2,066.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.30

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