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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.91, 3,083.49 and 669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.91, 3,083.49 and 669.04 is: 1,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.91 : 3,083.49 = 669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.91/3,083.49 = 669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.91x = 3,083.49 × 669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.91x = 2,062,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,978.15/2,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.44

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