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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.98, 3,076.89 and 664.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.98, 3,076.89 and 664.41 is: 996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.98 : 3,076.89 = 664.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.98/3,076.89 = 664.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.98x = 3,076.89 × 664.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.98x = 2,044,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,316.48/2,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.75

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