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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.35, 3,080.40 and 666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.35, 3,080.40 and 666.56 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.35 : 3,080.40 = 666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.35/3,080.40 = 666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.35x = 3,080.40 × 666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.35x = 2,053,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,276.63/2,053.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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