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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.41, 3,078.25 and 665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.41, 3,078.25 and 665.54 is: 998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.41 : 3,078.25 = 665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.41/3,078.25 = 665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.41x = 3,078.25 × 665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.41x = 2,048,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,692.99/2,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.19

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