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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.16, 3,082.68 and 668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.16, 3,082.68 and 668.56 is: 1,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.16 : 3,082.68 = 668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.16/3,082.68 = 668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.16x = 3,082.68 × 668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.16x = 2,060,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,956.54/2,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.82

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