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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.64, 3,100.16 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.64, 3,100.16 and 679.60 is: 1,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.64 : 3,100.16 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.64/3,100.16 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.64x = 3,100.16 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.64x = 2,106,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,868.74/2,066.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.47

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