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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.73, 2,850.49 and 1,437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.73, 2,850.49 and 1,437.25 is: 1,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.73 : 2,850.49 = 1,437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.73/2,850.49 = 1,437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.73x = 2,850.49 × 1,437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.73x = 4,096,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,866.75/2,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.29

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