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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.04, 3,076.47 and 664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.04, 3,076.47 and 664.44 is: 996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.04 : 3,076.47 = 664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.04/3,076.47 = 664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.04x = 3,076.47 × 664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.04x = 2,044,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,129.73/2,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.63

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