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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.65, 3,079.40 and 666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.65, 3,079.40 and 666.01 is: 999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.65 : 3,079.40 = 666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.65/3,079.40 = 666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.65x = 3,079.40 × 666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.65x = 2,050,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,909.72/2,052.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.15

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