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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.43, 3,057.58 and 651.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.43, 3,057.58 and 651.75 is: 977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.43 : 3,057.58 = 651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.43/3,057.58 = 651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.43x = 3,057.58 × 651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.43x = 1,992,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,767.11/2,038.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.60

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