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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.50, 2,851.77 and 1,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.50, 2,851.77 and 1,135 is: 1,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.50 : 2,851.77 = 1,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.50/2,851.77 = 1,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.50x = 2,851.77 × 1,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.50x = 3,236,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,758.95/2,066.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.30

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