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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.27, 3,099.69 and 767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.27, 3,099.69 and 767.63 is: 1,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.27 : 3,099.69 = 767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.27/3,099.69 = 767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.27x = 3,099.69 × 767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.27x = 2,379,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,399.54/2,066.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.55

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