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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052, 3,077.46 and 665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052, 3,077.46 and 665.08 is: 997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052 : 3,077.46 = 665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052/3,077.46 = 665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052x = 3,077.46 × 665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052x = 2,046,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,749.40/2,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.44

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