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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.44, 2,851.68 and 1,122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.44, 2,851.68 and 1,122.23 is: 1,548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.44 : 2,851.68 = 1,122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.44/2,851.68 = 1,122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.44x = 2,851.68 × 1,122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.44x = 3,200,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,226.59/2,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.67

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