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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.79, 3,100.08 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.79, 3,100.08 and 679.92 is: 1,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.79 : 3,100.08 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.79/3,100.08 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.79x = 3,100.08 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.79x = 2,107,806.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,806.39/2,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.85

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