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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.50, 3,085.03 and 669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.50, 3,085.03 and 669.38 is: 1,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.50 : 3,085.03 = 669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.50/3,085.03 = 669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.50x = 3,085.03 × 669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.50x = 2,065,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,057.38/2,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.16

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