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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.27, 3,079.91 and 666.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.27, 3,079.91 and 666.61 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.27 : 3,079.91 = 666.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.27/3,079.91 = 666.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.27x = 3,079.91 × 666.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.27x = 2,053,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,098.81/2,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

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