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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.16, 3,097.02 and 766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.16, 3,097.02 and 766.92 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.16 : 3,097.02 = 766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.16/3,097.02 = 766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.16x = 3,097.02 × 766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.16x = 2,375,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,166.58/2,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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