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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.12, 3,076.98 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.12, 3,076.98 and 664 is: 996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.12 : 3,076.98 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.12/3,076.98 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.12x = 3,076.98 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.12x = 2,043,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,114.72/2,051.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.10

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