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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.56, 2,852.20 and 1,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.56, 2,852.20 and 1,320.84 is: 1,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.56 : 2,852.20 = 1,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.56/2,852.20 = 1,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.56x = 2,852.20 × 1,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.56x = 3,767,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,299.85/2,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.98

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