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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.64, 3,099.96 and 912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.64, 3,099.96 and 912.08 is: 1,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.64 : 3,099.96 = 912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.64/3,099.96 = 912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.64x = 3,099.96 × 912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.64x = 2,827,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,411.52/2,066.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.12

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