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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.10, 3,099.41 and 679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.10, 3,099.41 and 679.59 is: 1,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.10 : 3,099.41 = 679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.10/3,099.41 = 679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.10x = 3,099.41 × 679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.10x = 2,106,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,324.64/2,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.47

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