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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.40, 2,851.60 and 1,134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.40, 2,851.60 and 1,134.88 is: 1,566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.40 : 2,851.60 = 1,134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.40/2,851.60 = 1,134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.40x = 2,851.60 × 1,134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.40x = 3,236,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,223.81/2,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.12

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