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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.80, 3,099.09 and 679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.80, 3,099.09 and 679.54 is: 1,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.80 : 3,099.09 = 679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.80/3,099.09 = 679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.80x = 3,099.09 × 679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.80x = 2,105,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,947.87/2,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.43

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