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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.60, 3,078.24 and 665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.60, 3,078.24 and 665.64 is: 998.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.60 : 3,078.24 = 665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.60/3,078.24 = 665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.60x = 3,078.24 × 665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.60x = 2,048,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,999.67/2,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.25

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