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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.89, 2,852.46 and 1,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.89, 2,852.46 and 1,182.75 is: 1,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.89 : 2,852.46 = 1,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.89/2,852.46 = 1,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.89x = 2,852.46 × 1,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.89x = 3,373,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,747.07/2,066.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.28

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