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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.82, 3,054.59 and 668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.82, 3,054.59 and 668.50 is: 1,002.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.82 : 3,054.59 = 668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.82/3,054.59 = 668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.82x = 3,054.59 × 668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.82x = 2,041,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,993.42/2,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.54

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