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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.83, 3,083.08 and 668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.83, 3,083.08 and 668.80 is: 1,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.83 : 3,083.08 = 668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.83/3,083.08 = 668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.83x = 3,083.08 × 668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.83x = 2,061,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,958.67/2,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.98

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