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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.64, 3,079.45 and 665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.64, 3,079.45 and 665.98 is: 999.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.64 : 3,079.45 = 665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.64/3,079.45 = 665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.64x = 3,079.45 × 665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.64x = 2,050,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,842.75/2,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.12

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