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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.94, 2,851.98 and 1,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.94, 2,851.98 and 1,320.32 is: 1,821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.94 : 2,851.98 = 1,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.94/2,851.98 = 1,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.94x = 2,851.98 × 1,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.94x = 3,765,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,528.41/2,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.79

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