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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.31, 3,099.47 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.31, 3,099.47 and 527.31 is: 790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.31 : 3,099.47 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.31/3,099.47 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.31x = 3,099.47 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.31x = 1,634,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,389.27/2,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.97

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