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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.67, 3,099.15 and 679.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.67, 3,099.15 and 679.03 is: 1,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.67 : 3,099.15 = 679.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.67/3,099.15 = 679.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.67x = 3,099.15 × 679.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.67x = 2,104,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,415.82/2,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.76

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