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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.54, 3,098.45 and 1,177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.54, 3,098.45 and 1,177.10 is: 1,764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.54 : 3,098.45 = 1,177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.54/3,098.45 = 1,177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.54x = 3,098.45 × 1,177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.54x = 3,647,164.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,164.12/2,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.87

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