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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.33, 3,099.45 and 833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.33, 3,099.45 and 833.71 is: 1,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.33 : 3,099.45 = 833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.33/3,099.45 = 833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.33x = 3,099.45 × 833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.33x = 2,584,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,042.46/2,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.55

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