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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.39, 3,098.74 and 833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.39, 3,098.74 and 833.48 is: 1,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.39 : 3,098.74 = 833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.39/3,098.74 = 833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.39x = 3,098.74 × 833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.39x = 2,582,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,720.24/2,066.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.87

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