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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.49, 3,100.26 and 680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.49, 3,100.26 and 680.04 is: 1,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.49 : 3,100.26 = 680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.49/3,100.26 = 680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.49x = 3,100.26 × 680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.49x = 2,108,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,300.81/2,066.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.23

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