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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.64, 3,770.12 and 664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.64, 3,770.12 and 664.89 is: 997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.64 : 3,770.12 = 664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.64/3,770.12 = 664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.64x = 3,770.12 × 664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.64x = 2,506,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,702.61/2,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.24

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