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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.72, 3,080.10 and 666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.72, 3,080.10 and 666.70 is: 999.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.72 : 3,080.10 = 666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.72/3,080.10 = 666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.72x = 3,080.10 × 666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.72x = 2,053,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,502.67/2,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.89

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