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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.67, 3,077.95 and 665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.67, 3,077.95 and 665.14 is: 997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.67 : 3,077.95 = 665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.67/3,077.95 = 665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.67x = 3,077.95 × 665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.67x = 2,047,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,267.66/2,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.85

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