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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.31, 2,852.08 and 1,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.31, 2,852.08 and 1,182.64 is: 1,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.31 : 2,852.08 = 1,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.31/2,852.08 = 1,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.31x = 2,852.08 × 1,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.31x = 3,372,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,983.89/2,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.58

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