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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.38, 3,083.12 and 668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.38, 3,083.12 and 668.72 is: 1,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.38 : 3,083.12 = 668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.38/3,083.12 = 668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.38x = 3,083.12 × 668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.38x = 2,061,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,744.01/2,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.10

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