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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.58, 3,081.22 and 667.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.58, 3,081.22 and 667.59 is: 1,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.58 : 3,081.22 = 667.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.58/3,081.22 = 667.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.58x = 3,081.22 × 667.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.58x = 2,056,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,999.52/2,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.18

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