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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053, 3,079.80 and 665.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053, 3,079.80 and 665.87 is: 998.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053 : 3,079.80 = 665.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053/3,079.80 = 665.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053x = 3,079.80 × 665.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053x = 2,050,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,746.43/2,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.90

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