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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.92, 3,770.83 and 665.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.92, 3,770.83 and 665.15 is: 997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.92 : 3,770.83 = 665.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.92/3,770.83 = 665.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.92x = 3,770.83 × 665.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.92x = 2,508,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,167.57/2,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.71

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