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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.33, 3,083.48 and 668.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.33, 3,083.48 and 668.67 is: 1,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.33 : 3,083.48 = 668.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.33/3,083.48 = 668.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.33x = 3,083.48 × 668.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.33x = 2,061,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,830.57/2,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.16

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