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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.62, 2,852.44 and 1,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.62, 2,852.44 and 1,270.14 is: 1,753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.62 : 2,852.44 = 1,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.62/2,852.44 = 1,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.62x = 2,852.44 × 1,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.62x = 3,622,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,998.14/2,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.10

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