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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.61, 3,077.46 and 664.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.61, 3,077.46 and 664.95 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.61 : 3,077.46 = 664.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.61/3,077.46 = 664.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.61x = 3,077.46 × 664.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.61x = 2,046,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,357.03/2,051.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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