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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.87, 3,099.63 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.87, 3,099.63 and 679.92 is: 1,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.87 : 3,099.63 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.87/3,099.63 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.87x = 3,099.63 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.87x = 2,107,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,500.43/2,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.66

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