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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.50, 3,080.63 and 666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.50, 3,080.63 and 666.91 is: 1,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.50 : 3,080.63 = 666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.50/3,080.63 = 666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.50x = 3,080.63 × 666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.50x = 2,054,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,502.95/2,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.49

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