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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.88, 3,103.29 and 1,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.88, 3,103.29 and 1,284.36 is: 1,928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.88 : 3,103.29 = 1,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.88/3,103.29 = 1,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.88x = 3,103.29 × 1,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.88x = 3,985,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,741.54/2,066.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.39

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