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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.98, 3,079.88 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.98, 3,079.88 and 666.06 is: 999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.98 : 3,079.88 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.98/3,079.88 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.98x = 3,079.88 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.98x = 2,051,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,381.54/2,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.22

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