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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.94, 3,100.98 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.94, 3,100.98 and 835.20 is: 1,253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.94 : 3,100.98 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.94/3,100.98 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.94x = 3,100.98 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.94x = 2,589,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,938.50/2,066.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.03

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