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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.67, 3,079.45 and 666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.67, 3,079.45 and 666.14 is: 999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.67 : 3,079.45 = 666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.67/3,079.45 = 666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.67x = 3,079.45 × 666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.67x = 2,051,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,344.82/2,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.35

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