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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.50, 3,043.23 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.50, 3,043.23 and 660.50 is: 990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.50 : 3,043.23 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.50/3,043.23 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.50x = 3,043.23 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.50x = 2,010,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,053.42/2,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.91

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