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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.92, 3,079.65 and 665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.92, 3,079.65 and 665.80 is: 998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.92 : 3,079.65 = 665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.92/3,079.65 = 665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.92x = 3,079.65 × 665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.92x = 2,050,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,430.97/2,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.79

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