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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.73, 3,099.13 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.73, 3,099.13 and 679.28 is: 1,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.73 : 3,099.13 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.73/3,099.13 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.73x = 3,099.13 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.73x = 2,105,159.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,159.83/2,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.09

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