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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.27, 3,099.41 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.27, 3,099.41 and 506.28 is: 759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.27 : 3,099.41 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.27/3,099.41 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.27x = 3,099.41 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.27x = 1,569,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,168.66/2,066.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.42

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