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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.20, 3,099.84 and 767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.20, 3,099.84 and 767.68 is: 1,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.20 : 3,099.84 = 767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.20/3,099.84 = 767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.20x = 3,099.84 × 767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.20x = 2,379,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,685.17/2,066.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.72

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