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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.28, 3,077.10 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.28, 3,077.10 and 664.76 is: 997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.28 : 3,077.10 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.28/3,077.10 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.28x = 3,077.10 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.28x = 2,045,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,533.00/2,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.20

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