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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.49, 3,768.29 and 663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.49, 3,768.29 and 663.62 is: 995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.49 : 3,768.29 = 663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.49/3,768.29 = 663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.49x = 3,768.29 × 663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.49x = 2,500,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,693.77/2,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.31

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