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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.50, 3,081.46 and 667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.50, 3,081.46 and 667.85 is: 1,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.50 : 3,081.46 = 667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.50/3,081.46 = 667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.50x = 3,081.46 × 667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.50x = 2,057,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,949.72/2,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.68

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