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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.38, 3,081.62 and 667.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.38, 3,081.62 and 667.72 is: 1,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.38 : 3,081.62 = 667.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.38/3,081.62 = 667.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.38x = 3,081.62 × 667.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.38x = 2,057,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,654.28/2,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.59

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