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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066, 3,099 and 1,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066, 3,099 and 1,297.04 is: 1,945.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066 : 3,099 = 1,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066/3,099 = 1,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066x = 3,099 × 1,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066x = 4,019,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,526.96/2,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.56

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