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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.40, 4,658.10 and 2,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.40, 4,658.10 and 2,066.80 is: 3,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.40 : 4,658.10 = 2,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.40/4,658.10 = 2,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.40x = 4,658.10 × 2,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.40x = 9,627,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,361.08/3,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.20

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