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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.77, 3,077.75 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.77, 3,077.75 and 665.22 is: 997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.77 : 3,077.75 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.77/3,077.75 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.77x = 3,077.75 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.77x = 2,047,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,370.98/2,051.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.86

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