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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.32, 2,850.44 and 1,367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.32, 2,850.44 and 1,367.44 is: 1,886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.32 : 2,850.44 = 1,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.32/2,850.44 = 1,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.32x = 2,850.44 × 1,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.32x = 3,897,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,805.67/2,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.35

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