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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.77, 3,100.83 and 833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.77, 3,100.83 and 833.55 is: 1,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.77 : 3,100.83 = 833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.77/3,100.83 = 833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.77x = 3,100.83 × 833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.77x = 2,584,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,696.85/2,066.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.60

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