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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.34, 3,079.90 and 666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.34, 3,079.90 and 666.62 is: 999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.34 : 3,079.90 = 666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.34/3,079.90 = 666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.34x = 3,079.90 × 666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.34x = 2,053,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,122.94/2,053.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.89

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