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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.66, 2,851.47 and 1,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.66, 2,851.47 and 1,281.42 is: 1,767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.66 : 2,851.47 = 1,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.66/2,851.47 = 1,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.66x = 2,851.47 × 1,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.66x = 3,653,930.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,930.69/2,067.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.18

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