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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.10, 3,080.14 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.10, 3,080.14 and 666.44 is: 999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.10 : 3,080.14 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.10/3,080.14 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.10x = 3,080.14 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.10x = 2,052,728.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,728.50/2,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.82

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