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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.56, 3,080.58 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.56, 3,080.58 and 666.84 is: 1,000.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.56 : 3,080.58 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.56/3,080.58 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.56x = 3,080.58 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.56x = 2,054,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,253.97/2,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.34

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