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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.80, 3,099.30 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.80, 3,099.30 and 679.60 is: 1,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.80 : 3,099.30 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.80/3,099.30 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.80x = 3,099.30 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.80x = 2,106,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,284.28/2,066.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.10

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