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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.69, 3,083.49 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.69, 3,083.49 and 669.20 is: 1,003.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.69 : 3,083.49 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.69/3,083.49 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.69x = 3,083.49 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.69x = 2,063,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,456.09/2,056.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.29

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