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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.52, 2,854.26 and 1,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.52, 2,854.26 and 1,675.56 is: 2,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.52 : 2,854.26 = 1,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.52/2,854.26 = 1,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.52x = 2,854.26 × 1,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.52x = 4,782,483.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,483.89/2,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,314.27

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