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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.64, 3,770.37 and 664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.64, 3,770.37 and 664.76 is: 997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.64 : 3,770.37 = 664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.64/3,770.37 = 664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.64x = 3,770.37 × 664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.64x = 2,506,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,400.59/2,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.12

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