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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.02, 3,770.69 and 665.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.02, 3,770.69 and 665.27 is: 997.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.02 : 3,770.69 = 665.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.02/3,770.69 = 665.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.02x = 3,770.69 × 665.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.02x = 2,508,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,504.76/2,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.81

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