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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.85, 3,771 and 664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.85, 3,771 and 664.94 is: 997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.85 : 3,771 = 664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.85/3,771 = 664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.85x = 3,771 × 664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.85x = 2,507,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,488.74/2,513.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.47

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