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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.78, 3,080.31 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.78, 3,080.31 and 668.10 is: 1,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.78 : 3,080.31 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.78/3,080.31 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.78x = 3,080.31 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.78x = 2,057,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,955.11/2,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.03

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