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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.52, 3,097.60 and 1,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.52, 3,097.60 and 1,140.08 is: 1,708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.52 : 3,097.60 = 1,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.52/3,097.60 = 1,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.52x = 3,097.60 × 1,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.52x = 3,531,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,511.81/2,066.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.92

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