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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.79, 2,852.19 and 1,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.79, 2,852.19 and 1,182.59 is: 1,631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.79 : 2,852.19 = 1,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.79/2,852.19 = 1,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.79x = 2,852.19 × 1,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.79x = 3,372,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,957.11/2,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.98

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