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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.15, 2,851.97 and 1,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.15, 2,851.97 and 1,182.33 is: 1,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.15 : 2,851.97 = 1,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.15/2,851.97 = 1,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.15x = 2,851.97 × 1,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.15x = 3,371,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,969.69/2,067.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.22

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