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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.28, 3,099.56 and 679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.28, 3,099.56 and 679.25 is: 1,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.28 : 3,099.56 = 679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.28/3,099.56 = 679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.28x = 3,099.56 × 679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.28x = 2,105,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,357.24/2,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.91

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