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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.97, 3,079.60 and 666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.97, 3,079.60 and 666.53 is: 999.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.97 : 3,079.60 = 666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.97/3,079.60 = 666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.97x = 3,079.60 × 666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.97x = 2,052,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,631.22/2,052.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.84

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