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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.32, 3,081.65 and 667.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.32, 3,081.65 and 667.63 is: 1,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.32 : 3,081.65 = 667.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.32/3,081.65 = 667.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.32x = 3,081.65 × 667.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.32x = 2,057,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,395.95/2,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.50

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