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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.23, 3,099.34 and 527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.23, 3,099.34 and 527.23 is: 790.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.23 : 3,099.34 = 527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.23/3,099.34 = 527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.23x = 3,099.34 × 527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.23x = 1,634,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,056.95/2,066.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.84

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