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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.78, 3,099.69 and 1,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.78, 3,099.69 and 1,234.08 is: 1,850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.78 : 3,099.69 = 1,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.78/3,099.69 = 1,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.78x = 3,099.69 × 1,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.78x = 3,825,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,265.44/2,066.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.84

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