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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.64, 3,076.67 and 664.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.64, 3,076.67 and 664.61 is: 996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.64 : 3,076.67 = 664.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.64/3,076.67 = 664.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.64x = 3,076.67 × 664.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.64x = 2,044,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,771.93/2,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.65

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