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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.93, 2,849.96 and 1,542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.93, 2,849.96 and 1,542.05 is: 2,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.93 : 2,849.96 = 1,542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.93/2,849.96 = 1,542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.93x = 2,849.96 × 1,542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.93x = 4,394,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,773.11/2,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.23

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