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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.39, 3,035.07 and 655.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.39, 3,035.07 and 655.39 is: 983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.39 : 3,035.07 = 655.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.39/3,035.07 = 655.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.39x = 3,035.07 × 655.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.39x = 1,989,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,154.53/2,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.08

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