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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.75, 2,852.12 and 1,135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.75, 2,852.12 and 1,135.31 is: 1,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.75 : 2,852.12 = 1,135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.75/2,852.12 = 1,135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.75x = 2,852.12 × 1,135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.75x = 3,238,040.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,040.36/2,066.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.73

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