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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.18, 3,039.91 and 659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.18, 3,039.91 and 659.14 is: 988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.18 : 3,039.91 = 659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.18/3,039.91 = 659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.18x = 3,039.91 × 659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.18x = 2,003,726.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,726.28/2,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.92

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