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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.38, 3,079.25 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.38, 3,079.25 and 665.76 is: 998.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.38 : 3,079.25 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.38/3,079.25 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.38x = 3,079.25 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.38x = 2,050,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,041.48/2,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.86

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