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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.95, 3,081.18 and 667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.95, 3,081.18 and 667.02 is: 1,000.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.95 : 3,081.18 = 667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.95/3,081.18 = 667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.95x = 3,081.18 × 667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.95x = 2,055,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,222.74/2,053.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.62

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