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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.96, 3,099.72 and 1,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.96, 3,099.72 and 1,140.32 is: 1,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.96 : 3,099.72 = 1,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.96/3,099.72 = 1,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.96x = 3,099.72 × 1,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.96x = 3,534,672.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,672.71/2,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.08

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