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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.68, 3,029.28 and 651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.68, 3,029.28 and 651.68 is: 977.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.68 : 3,029.28 = 651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.68/3,029.28 = 651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.68x = 3,029.28 × 651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.68x = 1,974,121.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,121.19/2,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.44

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