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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.48, 3,083.46 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.48, 3,083.46 and 668.46 is: 1,002.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.48 : 3,083.46 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.48/3,083.46 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.48x = 3,083.46 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.48x = 2,061,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,169.67/2,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.77

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