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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.29, 3,077.38 and 664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.29, 3,077.38 and 664.77 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.29 : 3,077.38 = 664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.29/3,077.38 = 664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.29x = 3,077.38 × 664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.29x = 2,045,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,734.52/2,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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