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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.77, 2,852.14 and 1,135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.77, 2,852.14 and 1,135.27 is: 1,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.77 : 2,852.14 = 1,135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.77/2,852.14 = 1,135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.77x = 2,852.14 × 1,135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.77x = 3,237,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,932.60/2,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.67

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