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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.93, 3,100.60 and 679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.93, 3,100.60 and 679.71 is: 1,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.93 : 3,100.60 = 679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.93/3,100.60 = 679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.93x = 3,100.60 × 679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.93x = 2,107,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,493.32/2,066.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.62

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