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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.24, 2,851.44 and 1,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.24, 2,851.44 and 1,170.02 is: 1,614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.24 : 2,851.44 = 1,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.24/2,851.44 = 1,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.24x = 2,851.44 × 1,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.24x = 3,336,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,241.83/2,066.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.64

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