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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.63, 2,851.94 and 1,122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.63, 2,851.94 and 1,122.41 is: 1,548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.63 : 2,851.94 = 1,122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.63/2,851.94 = 1,122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.63x = 2,851.94 × 1,122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.63x = 3,201,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,055.91/2,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.93

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