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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.87, 3,077.73 and 665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.87, 3,077.73 and 665.36 is: 997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.87 : 3,077.73 = 665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.87/3,077.73 = 665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.87x = 3,077.73 × 665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.87x = 2,047,806.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,806.13/2,052.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.53

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