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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.54, 3,077.35 and 664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.54, 3,077.35 and 664.87 is: 997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.54 : 3,077.35 = 664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.54/3,077.35 = 664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.54x = 3,077.35 × 664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.54x = 2,046,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,038.90/2,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.32

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