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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.18, 3,099.12 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.18, 3,099.12 and 679.50 is: 1,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.18 : 3,099.12 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.18/3,099.12 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.18x = 3,099.12 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.18x = 2,105,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,852.04/2,066.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.20

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