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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.57, 3,098.08 and 679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.57, 3,098.08 and 679.53 is: 1,018.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.57 : 3,098.08 = 679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.57/3,098.08 = 679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.57x = 3,098.08 × 679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.57x = 2,105,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,234.90/2,066.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.71

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