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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.54, 3,100.29 and 679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.54, 3,100.29 and 679.88 is: 1,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.54 : 3,100.29 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.54/3,100.29 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.54x = 3,100.29 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.54x = 2,107,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,825.17/2,066.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.98

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