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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.38, 3,075.95 and 663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.38, 3,075.95 and 663.59 is: 995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.38 : 3,075.95 = 663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.38/3,075.95 = 663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.38x = 3,075.95 × 663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.38x = 2,041,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,179.01/2,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.51

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