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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.53, 3,080.79 and 1,066.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.53, 3,080.79 and 1,066.68 is: 1,600.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.53 : 3,080.79 = 1,066.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.53/3,080.79 = 1,066.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.53x = 3,080.79 × 1,066.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.53x = 3,286,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,286,217.08/2,053.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.28

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