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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.53, 3,109.38 and 667.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.53, 3,109.38 and 667.61 is: 1,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.53 : 3,109.38 = 667.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.53/3,109.38 = 667.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.53x = 3,109.38 × 667.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.53x = 2,075,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,837.63/2,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.12

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