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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.83, 2,852.78 and 1,280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.83, 2,852.78 and 1,280.44 is: 1,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.83 : 2,852.78 = 1,280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.83/2,852.78 = 1,280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.83x = 2,852.78 × 1,280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.83x = 3,652,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,813.62/2,066.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.35

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