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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.73, 3,100.63 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.73, 3,100.63 and 680.28 is: 1,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.73 : 3,100.63 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.73/3,100.63 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.73x = 3,100.63 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.73x = 2,109,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,296.58/2,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.60

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