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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.16, 3,040.40 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.16, 3,040.40 and 659.16 is: 988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.16 : 3,040.40 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.16/3,040.40 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.16x = 3,040.40 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.16x = 2,004,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,110.06/2,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.63

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