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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.95, 3,079.91 and 666.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.95, 3,079.91 and 666.29 is: 999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.95 : 3,079.91 = 666.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.95/3,079.91 = 666.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.95x = 3,079.91 × 666.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.95x = 2,052,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,114.90/2,052.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.59

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