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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.32, 2,852.88 and 1,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.32, 2,852.88 and 1,183.16 is: 1,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.32 : 2,852.88 = 1,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.32/2,852.88 = 1,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.32x = 2,852.88 × 1,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.32x = 3,375,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,413.50/2,067.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.75

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