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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.05, 3,767.64 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.05, 3,767.64 and 663.18 is: 994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.05 : 3,767.64 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.05/3,767.64 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.05x = 3,767.64 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.05x = 2,498,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,606.88/2,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.65

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