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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.57, 3,082.14 and 667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.57, 3,082.14 and 667.46 is: 1,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.57 : 3,082.14 = 667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.57/3,082.14 = 667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.57x = 3,082.14 × 667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.57x = 2,057,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,189.75/2,054.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.28

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