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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.87, 2,852.39 and 1,320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.87, 2,852.39 and 1,320.23 is: 1,821.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.87 : 2,852.39 = 1,320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.87/2,852.39 = 1,320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.87x = 2,852.39 × 1,320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.87x = 3,765,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,804.25/2,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.98

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