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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.25, 2,851.47 and 1,134.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.25, 2,851.47 and 1,134.75 is: 1,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.25 : 2,851.47 = 1,134.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.25/2,851.47 = 1,134.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.25x = 2,851.47 × 1,134.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.25x = 3,235,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,705.58/2,066.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.98

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