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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.06, 3,101.12 and 1,516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.06, 3,101.12 and 1,516.69 is: 2,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.06 : 3,101.12 = 1,516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.06/3,101.12 = 1,516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.06x = 3,101.12 × 1,516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.06x = 4,703,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,414.60/2,066.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.51

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