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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.33, 3,099.84 and 1,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.33, 3,099.84 and 1,026.37 is: 1,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.33 : 3,099.84 = 1,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.33/3,099.84 = 1,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.33x = 3,099.84 × 1,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.33x = 3,181,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,571.18/2,066.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.72

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