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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.57, 3,083.64 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.57, 3,083.64 and 668.46 is: 1,002.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.57 : 3,083.64 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.57/3,083.64 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.57x = 3,083.64 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.57x = 2,061,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,289.99/2,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.78

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