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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.32, 3,099.68 and 679.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.32, 3,099.68 and 679.66 is: 1,019.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.32 : 3,099.68 = 679.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.32/3,099.68 = 679.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.32x = 3,099.68 × 679.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.32x = 2,106,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,738.30/2,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.56

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