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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.51, 2,850.95 and 1,181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.51, 2,850.95 and 1,181.83 is: 1,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.51 : 2,850.95 = 1,181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.51/2,850.95 = 1,181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.51x = 2,850.95 × 1,181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.51x = 3,369,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,334.07/2,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.45

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