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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.20, 3,099.60 and 970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.20, 3,099.60 and 970.60 is: 1,456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.20 : 3,099.60 = 970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.20/3,099.60 = 970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.20x = 3,099.60 × 970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.20x = 3,008,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,471.76/2,066.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.04

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