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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.95, 3,082.12 and 668.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.95, 3,082.12 and 668.41 is: 1,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.95 : 3,082.12 = 668.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.95/3,082.12 = 668.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.95x = 3,082.12 × 668.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.95x = 2,060,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,119.83/2,054.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.52

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