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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.97, 3,099.63 and 768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.97, 3,099.63 and 768 is: 1,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.97 : 3,099.63 = 768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.97/3,099.63 = 768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.97x = 3,099.63 × 768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.97x = 2,380,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,515.84/2,066.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.69

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