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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.79, 3,100.14 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.79, 3,100.14 and 506.81 is: 760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.79 : 3,100.14 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.79/3,100.14 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.79x = 3,100.14 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.79x = 1,571,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,166.45/2,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.20

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