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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.69, 3,100.52 and 1,142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.69, 3,100.52 and 1,142.03 is: 1,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.69 : 3,100.52 = 1,142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.69/3,100.52 = 1,142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.69x = 3,100.52 × 1,142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.69x = 3,540,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,886.86/2,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.31

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