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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.31, 3,099.34 and 679.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.31, 3,099.34 and 679.45 is: 1,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.31 : 3,099.34 = 679.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.31/3,099.34 = 679.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.31x = 3,099.34 × 679.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.31x = 2,105,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,846.56/2,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.13

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