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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.86, 3,076.34 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.86, 3,076.34 and 664.20 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.86 : 3,076.34 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.86/3,076.34 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.86x = 3,076.34 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.86x = 2,043,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,292.66/2,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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