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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.99, 3,082.78 and 667.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.99, 3,082.78 and 667.88 is: 1,001.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.99 : 3,082.78 = 667.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.99/3,082.78 = 667.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.99x = 3,082.78 × 667.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.99x = 2,058,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,924.09/2,054.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.91

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