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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.59, 3,077.84 and 664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.59, 3,077.84 and 664.97 is: 997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.59 : 3,077.84 = 664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.59/3,077.84 = 664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.59x = 3,077.84 × 664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.59x = 2,046,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,671.26/2,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.60

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