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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.89, 3,082.06 and 668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.89, 3,082.06 and 668.10 is: 1,002.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.89 : 3,082.06 = 668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.89/3,082.06 = 668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.89x = 3,082.06 × 668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.89x = 2,059,124.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,124.29/2,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.06

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