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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.54, 3,082.94 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.54, 3,082.94 and 668.66 is: 1,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.54 : 3,082.94 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.54/3,082.94 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.54x = 3,082.94 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.54x = 2,061,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,438.66/2,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.87

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