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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.41, 3,075.97 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.41, 3,075.97 and 663.58 is: 995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.41 : 3,075.97 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.41/3,075.97 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.41x = 3,075.97 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.41x = 2,041,152.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,152.17/2,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.48

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