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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.50, 3,076.05 and 663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.50, 3,076.05 and 663.37 is: 995.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.50 : 3,076.05 = 663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.50/3,076.05 = 663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.50x = 3,076.05 × 663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.50x = 2,040,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,559.29/2,050.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.15

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