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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.51, 2,851.83 and 1,135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.51, 2,851.83 and 1,135.01 is: 1,566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.51 : 2,851.83 = 1,135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.51/2,851.83 = 1,135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.51x = 2,851.83 × 1,135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.51x = 3,236,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,849.89/2,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.34

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