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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.13, 2,852.40 and 1,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.13, 2,852.40 and 1,182.88 is: 1,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.13 : 2,852.40 = 1,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.13/2,852.40 = 1,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.13x = 2,852.40 × 1,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.13x = 3,374,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,046.91/2,067.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.24

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