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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.60, 3,094.42 and 1,243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.60, 3,094.42 and 1,243.74 is: 1,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.60 : 3,094.42 = 1,243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.60/3,094.42 = 1,243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.60x = 3,094.42 × 1,243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.60x = 3,848,647.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,647.35/2,066.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.31

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