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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.56, 2,851.44 and 1,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.56, 2,851.44 and 1,541.44 is: 2,126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.56 : 2,851.44 = 1,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.56/2,851.44 = 1,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.56x = 2,851.44 × 1,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.56x = 4,395,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,323.67/2,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.88

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