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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.28, 2,851.12 and 1,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.28, 2,851.12 and 1,181.90 is: 1,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.28 : 2,851.12 = 1,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.28/2,851.12 = 1,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.28x = 2,851.12 × 1,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.28x = 3,369,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,738.73/2,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.82

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