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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.15, 3,099.77 and 1,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.15, 3,099.77 and 1,199.72 is: 1,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.15 : 3,099.77 = 1,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.15/3,099.77 = 1,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.15x = 3,099.77 × 1,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.15x = 3,718,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,857.82/2,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.90

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