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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.53, 3,075.84 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.53, 3,075.84 and 663.45 is: 995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.53 : 3,075.84 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.53/3,075.84 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.53x = 3,075.84 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.53x = 2,040,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,666.05/2,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.19

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