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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.15, 3,078.52 and 665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.15, 3,078.52 and 665.16 is: 997.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.15 : 3,078.52 = 665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.15/3,078.52 = 665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.15x = 3,078.52 × 665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.15x = 2,047,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,705.04/2,052.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.83

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