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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.87, 3,100.79 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.87, 3,100.79 and 680.32 is: 1,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.87 : 3,100.79 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.87/3,100.79 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.87x = 3,100.79 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.87x = 2,109,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,529.45/2,066.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.64

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