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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.38, 3,084.96 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.38, 3,084.96 and 669.60 is: 1,004.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.38 : 3,084.96 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.38/3,084.96 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.38x = 3,084.96 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.38x = 2,065,689.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,689.22/2,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.53

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