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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.95, 3,100.88 and 680.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.95, 3,100.88 and 680.23 is: 1,020.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.95 : 3,100.88 = 680.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.95/3,100.88 = 680.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.95x = 3,100.88 × 680.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.95x = 2,109,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,300.45/2,066.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.49

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