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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.10, 3,098.61 and 766.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.10, 3,098.61 and 766.86 is: 1,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.10 : 3,098.61 = 766.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.10/3,098.61 = 766.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.10x = 3,098.61 × 766.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.10x = 2,376,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,200.06/2,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.09

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