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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.25, 3,083.18 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.25, 3,083.18 and 668.12 is: 1,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.25 : 3,083.18 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.25/3,083.18 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.25x = 3,083.18 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.25x = 2,059,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,934.22/2,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.28

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