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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.52, 3,075.95 and 663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.52, 3,075.95 and 663.53 is: 995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.52 : 3,075.95 = 663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.52/3,075.95 = 663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.52x = 3,075.95 × 663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.52x = 2,040,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,971.38/2,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.35

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