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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.70, 3,079.61 and 666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.70, 3,079.61 and 666.10 is: 999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.70 : 3,079.61 = 666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.70/3,079.61 = 666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.70x = 3,079.61 × 666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.70x = 2,051,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,328.22/2,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.33

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