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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.32, 2,851.86 and 1,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.32, 2,851.86 and 1,182.40 is: 1,631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.32 : 2,851.86 = 1,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.32/2,851.86 = 1,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.32x = 2,851.86 × 1,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.32x = 3,372,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,039.26/2,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.91

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