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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066, 3,098.68 and 767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066, 3,098.68 and 767.24 is: 1,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066 : 3,098.68 = 767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066/3,098.68 = 767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066x = 3,098.68 × 767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066x = 2,377,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,431.24/2,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.74

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