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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.49, 3,080.58 and 666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.49, 3,080.58 and 666.53 is: 999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.49 : 3,080.58 = 666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.49/3,080.58 = 666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.49x = 3,080.58 × 666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.49x = 2,053,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,309.97/2,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.91

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