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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.45, 3,076.02 and 664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.45, 3,076.02 and 664.14 is: 996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.45 : 3,076.02 = 664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.45/3,076.02 = 664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.45x = 3,076.02 × 664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.45x = 2,042,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,907.92/2,050.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.32

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