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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019, 3,028.98 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019, 3,028.98 and 651 is: 976.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019 : 3,028.98 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019/3,028.98 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019x = 3,028.98 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019x = 1,971,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,865.98/2,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.65

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