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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.55, 3,100.13 and 605.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.55, 3,100.13 and 605.51 is: 908.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.55 : 3,100.13 = 605.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.55/3,100.13 = 605.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.55x = 3,100.13 × 605.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.55x = 1,877,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,156.69/2,066.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.35

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