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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.28, 3,078.07 and 665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.28, 3,078.07 and 665.41 is: 998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.28 : 3,078.07 = 665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.28/3,078.07 = 665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.28x = 3,078.07 × 665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.28x = 2,048,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,175.23/2,052.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.00

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