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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.73, 3,079.50 and 665.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.73, 3,079.50 and 665.81 is: 998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.73 : 3,079.50 = 665.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.73/3,079.50 = 665.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.73x = 3,079.50 × 665.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.73x = 2,050,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,361.90/2,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.85

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