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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.13, 3,079.04 and 666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.13, 3,079.04 and 666.14 is: 999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.13 : 3,079.04 = 666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.13/3,079.04 = 666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.13x = 3,079.04 × 666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.13x = 2,051,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,070.30/2,053.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.00

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