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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.14, 3,098.55 and 679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.14, 3,098.55 and 679.15 is: 1,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.14 : 3,098.55 = 679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.14/3,098.55 = 679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.14x = 3,098.55 × 679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.14x = 2,104,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,386.65/2,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.51

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