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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.82, 3,079.27 and 666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.82, 3,079.27 and 666.15 is: 999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.82 : 3,079.27 = 666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.82/3,079.27 = 666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.82x = 3,079.27 × 666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.82x = 2,051,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,255.71/2,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.24

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