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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.67, 3,100.51 and 969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.67, 3,100.51 and 969.76 is: 1,454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.67 : 3,100.51 = 969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.67/3,100.51 = 969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.67x = 3,100.51 × 969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.67x = 3,006,735.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,735.08/2,066.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.87

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