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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.56, 3,085.25 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.56, 3,085.25 and 669.52 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.56 : 3,085.25 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.56/3,085.25 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.56x = 3,085.25 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.56x = 2,065,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,645.97/2,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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