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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.37, 3,079.30 and 666.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.37, 3,079.30 and 666.35 is: 999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.37 : 3,079.30 = 666.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.37/3,079.30 = 666.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.37x = 3,079.30 × 666.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.37x = 2,051,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,891.56/2,053.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.28

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