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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.39, 3,081.53 and 667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.39, 3,081.53 and 667.68 is: 1,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.39 : 3,081.53 = 667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.39/3,081.53 = 667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.39x = 3,081.53 × 667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.39x = 2,057,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,472.61/2,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.50

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