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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.37, 3,099.72 and 605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.37, 3,099.72 and 605.43 is: 908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.37 : 3,099.72 = 605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.37/3,099.72 = 605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.37x = 3,099.72 × 605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.37x = 1,876,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,663.48/2,066.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.19

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