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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.50, 2,852.06 and 1,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.50, 2,852.06 and 1,320.14 is: 1,821.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.50 : 2,852.06 = 1,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.50/2,852.06 = 1,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.50x = 2,852.06 × 1,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.50x = 3,765,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,118.49/2,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.10

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